MULTIPURPOSE TRAP

Musicians are extremely proficient and dynamic; the vocals are OK and thankfully not used too often; if they are, they are not imitating the Magma vocals or they are almost indescirnible. I want to higlight the excellent sound of drums containing a few hints to Bill Bruford.

Brass instruments such as trumpet, saxophone with violin bring another playful dimension to the record. The violin has some Kansas hooks.

The album starts of very intensively in the first three-minute introduction, drums changing, bass flying all over and brass instruments colouring the sound.

The use of deeper synthesizer or bass sounds in the second track makes music more dramatic as it sounds witty and playful otherwise. "Tragic penguin" has a lovely electric piano drown in the sound of violin with synthesizers joining in while female/male vocals colour the sound. "Catapult" has a crazy complex rhythm and brass instruments add to its insanity. Again, the drums are so well mixed to enjoy the complexities. The violin main motiv is one of the catchiest moments on the album. The longest track, "Abominable Pelican" is also the most symphonic due to its good composition and graduation. The creativity and versatility of keyboard instruments is incredible, going from Mellotron and Hammond runs to funky clavinet, synths.

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