BETA

This is the second album from this young Spanish band, seven years after "Singularity or Barbarism."

The folk and electronic influences of that first album are long gone; the music here is completely different. "Beta" has a very distinctive sound, although the Tool influence is evident in the guitar riffs. Certain sound designs may recall bands like Radiohead due to their creative pursuit of sounds. Essentially, there's a 70s feel to the composition, but the music is more expansive and modern. A big plus is the production, spectacular and packed with detail. And the musicianship is excellent.

As for the lyrics, they're truly interesting and interact with the current moment we're living in. It's hard to start an album better than with "Neuropa," an 8-minute gem that tells of an anti-fascist revolution about to erupt (or something similar), in addition to featuring catchy melodies (despite its sonic density). "Tribu Virtual" speaks of the content creator as a slave to his own success. "Gracias y perdón" touches on a controversial topic: the abuses of the church. Of course, it does so in a subtle and very elegant way. And in a song like "i4," the lyrics deal with the AI.

"Beta" isn't just a collection of songs; it works perfectly as a complete album, from the opening vocals of "Neuropa" to the melancholic finale of "Epilogue." A magnificent album to discover in 2025.

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