by Shelf-Stacker Musica Dispersa are aptly named as their music stubbornly refuses to be pigeonholed. Is it Acid-Folk, Progressive, Avant-Garde, Psychedelic World Music...? Well yes, all of the above and more. The LP opens with snorting and nonsensical muttering, setting the tone for an album that utilises vocals as another instrument rather than as a vehicle for lyrics. In the absence, for the most part, of a traditional drum kit, the bass player provides the glue that binds the music together with some beautifully engaging rhythms. Various hand percussion, slaps and claps add rhythmic texture throughout. After just a handful of listens, one of the tracks that has made the biggest impression on me is 'Gilda', a dreamy, meandering, piano-led tune with a vibe not dissimilar to an even more chilled 'Planet Caravan'. I bet that's the first time anyone's ever compared Musica Dispersa to Black Sabbath! 'Rabel' sounds like something from a North African souk, whilst 'Cefalea', with its hypnotic rhythm, Cherokee chant and up-front Jew's harp twang, sounds like something the Beta Band soaked themselves in before hitting the recording studio. 'Arcano', the only track with a 'traditional' drum kit backing throughout, bounces along on a superb, almost dub-like bass line and features Hare Krishna-style chanting and snake-charmer flute. Listen to this bass groove and tell me that Damon Albarn and his Gorillaz didn't sit up and take notice of this LP.
风格 | pop |
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Alias | música dispersa |
Extra | música dispersa |
Name | música dispersa |
原始名称 | Música Dispersa |
名称 | música dispersa |
歌手 | música dispersa |
类别 | 录音室专辑 |