![]() ![]() It’s disappointing in comparison to the appeal the song’s retro instrumental backtrack provides. The introduction of autotuned vocals alongside a wall of syncopated electro noise in tenth track “Won’t Do Nothing” is equally abnormal and offbeat in sound. The nearly robotic vocals featured in the background of third track “Everybody’s Cool” - which inconsequentially echo the song’s title repeatedly - feel unnecessarily excessive. These electronic blends can also be jarring when mixed in certain combinations, however. ![]() The techno-funk instrumentals in ninth track “Feeling Strange” are also complementary to the track’s title, intentionally and effectively evoking strange, drug-induced feelings. The incorporation of an introspective and almost soothing voice similar to Alan Watts throughout the sixth track “Millionaire” is relatively inspiring and balances well with the other psychedelic layers of the song. This creates a new sound distinctly different from their previous albums that sometimes proves successful. While the album is unimaginative at times, the extensive use of synthesizers allow for the artists to experiment vastly with both instrumentals and vocals. This musical style is maintained throughout the whole album –– many songs feature an 80s-style funk-synth production. The electronic sound is reminiscent of bands such as ODESZA, its futuristic and slightly eerie tone made clear with the synth and rhythm intensity fading in and out frequently. ![]() “Keep On Smiling” is almost bookended by instrumentals with the first and penultimate tracks, titled “Messenger AD” and “Messenger HD.” The former begins the album with an ominous spiral through drones and dark synths worthy of the “Stranger Things” score - a rather deceptive introduction to an album that is largely bright and vibrant. ![]()
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