Thursday, May 14, 2015

Random by Design by Handwrist


Another release by my good friend Handwrist. I wouldn't call it "super melodic" in the purest sense of the term but there's something about progressive rock that makes it always interesting to listen to. The first track, "into the grey and pink" (What? No caps!), has all the ingredients of old school prog rock with the over-the-top organ that wouldn't be out of place in a traveling circus. I was kinda looking for the guitar work Handwrist is famous for though. Maybe I have to be patient. Hmm, I can hear some bass in the second track and it doesn't take long for the electrified ax to make itself heard, in a soft psychedelic sort of a way. I guess I could go on dissecting the tracks but I won't, mainly because nobody really cares and secondly because it's too much work. Just listen to the album, ok?

Friday, January 23, 2015

Balloons by Ryan Stunkel


Pretty cool album where the focus is on the melodies, not on the boom-boom fluff.

Monday, January 5, 2015

Cosmic House​-​Warming Party by Cristina Lord


Interesting little album. Lots of notes for some pretty nifty melodies. Track 3, "Tardigrades in Space", sounds very familiar though.

Saturday, January 3, 2015

The Return South by The Return South


I would summarize this album as a nice piece of thoughtful post-rock. It's really nice.

Friday, January 2, 2015

A Vibe to the Perplexed by Handwrist


This is the latest release from my Portuguese buddy Rui aka Handwrist, the one-man band from Lisbon. It's rich in sounds and complex melodies. Voice is not bad either. If you're into progressive/post rock, you will certainly like this album as much as I do.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

The Single EP by Martignetti


Here's some nu-disco for you! In small doses (this EP has 4 tracks), I think it's totally fine.

My Pet Cloud by Josh Zimmerman


Be aware that some of the tracks have square waves, so if you're allergic to chiptunes, this album might not be your cup of tea. I don't mind chiptune sounds as long as it's not the main focus, which is what is happening here.

Buddhalicious 2014 by Synthetic Zen


Hmm, can't say I was too inspired by the album cover but I am glad I went ahead and actually listen to the tracks. It's a bit all over the place but it's strong melodically (That word probably doesn't exist!) wise. There's some cheesy stuff but, all in all, not bad.

Friday, November 7, 2014

The Orchestra Within by EiN


Some pretty cool tracks in there. I invite you to listen to the whole thing since, as Stefan would say, it has got everything: slow melancholic stuff and fast upbeat stuff.

Crab Sir Mojo by Jacob Morris


Nice little assemblage of melodic tunes. Fave track: "Ratchet Dirge", it's super downtempo and has some real nice melodic motifs. The two following ones are pretty cool too. Come to think of it, I really like the slowest tracks on this album.

Friday, October 10, 2014

Liquid Fusion by Mōtus


Drum and Bass with an ambient feel to it, this is a cool EP.

The Expansion Pack by Dream Theory


Cool electronic album! It has that game music vibe but don't you worry, it's not chiptune, well, not too much ("The Plot Thickens"is very chiptunesque.) The only thing that bothers me a little is that track 2 sounds very similar to track 1.

Monday, September 29, 2014

Felix Product III by Felix Product


Best electronic album I've heard in a while and I listen to a whole lot of stuff. Then again, I may have strange tastes.

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Alpha EP by Wyld Wyvern


Cool album by a young Scottish lad. It's a bit on the chiptune side but not so much that it gets annoying after a few tracks. There are some really good melodies in there, and that's why it gets the nod on "Super Melodic Tracks".

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Shipwrecked by Superfluous Motor


I like those albums with some kind of a theme, even though this one is all instrumental. There is a bit of everything in there from fusion to progressive rock (including Latin rhythms, psychedelic and funk). It's good stuff!

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Zeigarnik Effect by Wiwichu


Nice album of instrumentals for you to consider. Trust me, it's good.

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Everything Under The Sky by Flora


This a nice little album (only four tracks) filled with drum/guitar instrumentals of the highest quality production and composition wise. It's like intelligent easy listening.

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Chasm by Sine of Life


Here's an album of chill, laid back tunes for you to discover.

Long Legs Is Coming, Everybody Hide! by Rival Tag


Here's a good example of thoughtful, original, melodic electronic music. Listen to it and let me know what you think!

Thursday, August 21, 2014

The Tarnish from Men's Souls by The Southern Sun


Very cool laid back instrumental music to listen to.