If
there's ever an album that sets you in a mind set of self-discovery
and hypnotism, it's Warpaint. Four girls coming together to make a
record with such depth and a minimalist feel results in probably
the best collection of tracks heard in a while.
Complete
with an intro that suggests this is a raw 'here we are' kind of
album, Warpaint bares all and tackles the issues that we all face on
a regular basis such as relationships, self confidence and maturing –
this is incorporated incredibly well with their sound that they have
built upon. However; this isn't covered up to make good music,
there's a feel of the LA girls still feeling part of normal society
and not seeing themselves as incredible music makers. No doubt there
is care, precision and a lot of thought put in to every chord, every
lyric and the overall product that we listen to in the end.
This
may be full of statements, bold chords and chilling vocals; but this
is music that suits a chill out session and exploring the
surroundings around you in terms of personal space, reflection and
the ability to lose yourself in the sound filling every empty
section. With all these themes coming together, it can become
difficult to get in to if there's no concentration involved. It's
easy for this to perhaps be background music for many people and
maybe that's one thing they thought about when making this record,
after the feedback of the last.
If
there's one thing that's certain, it's that the brand new release is
full of songs that everyone can sit and listen through from start to
end. Biggy, Keep It Healthy and Teese stand out from the first listen
but it's more than likely that it changes during every play. If
you're in to Warpaint and funk, Disco/Very is the track for you, a
surprising turn of play from the band.
Warpaint,
the album that sets the bar for 2014.
Warpaint - Warpaint
Out of 10: 9/10
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