The debut album from singer/producer Kwes. who has previously worked on a generally collaborative basis invites you on a trip down memory lane, thrusting you into moods of nostalgia and ambience. The album is beautifully produced with explorations of different genres fused into one, which produces a unique sound.
Kwes. himself provides vocals of a soulful nature juxtaposed with an electro-pop backdrop. The sound this creates is a comforting, endearing and settling one which blends well and hurls the listener into a dream-like state which alleviates any foreign thoughts and outside disturbances. It is very evident of the creative talents of Kwes. as we can hear through the dynamics of the album and the explicit variation of musical genre from electronic to severely synth-pop; the combination of staggered drums and the interesting use of atmospherics. Although the transitioning is abrupt it is in no way obnoxious or showy, but is simply a showcase of different emotions through each track.
From the infectiously catchy "Rollerblades" where we can be reminded of our teenage years be it sitting on the walls with our mates or in the comfort of the local park, to the tender admiration for his grandparents' love in "36" each song is uniquely produced for it's own purpose even if it juxtaposed alongside a complete opposite track. It t takes a little to figure out where the album is going with it's sound and to keep up with it but it suggests a specific "sound" was not something intended to be created on this album. There are inklings to his previous sounds in his work with other artists such as The xx and Hot Chip which have been developed and evolved allowing the album to provide and deliver,making for a great and unique listening experience.
- RollerBlades
- 36
- Hives
- Flower
"IT'S AUTUMN TIME AND THE RAIN HAS DECIDED TO RETURN AFTER SUMMER AND IT HAS LEFT A DAMP SMELL IN THE AIR, ALL I CAN THINK ABOUT IT SUMMER AND ALL THE THINGS MY PARENT'S WOULD TELL ME OFF ABOUT IF THEY KNEW"
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