Hello @riverflows! I just met Blake Scott thanks to you! I find it super interesting that he exposes the social situation of his country, especially that he raises his voice against machismo and femicide in such a clear way, it's excellent 👏🏻
I love the guitar in The Plainsman, good jamming! Besides that it is super theatrical, I like it when he talks instead of singing, it makes the message more dramatic. I listened to Fever and I liked it a lot too, it has a very cool retro vibe.
As you mentioned yourself, Hillman Hunter is very nostalgic. The sound of the guitar reminded me for a moment of American Football, but not because of the chords or anything like that, but because of the clean sound of the electric guitar. I think that when they place the guitars like that next to a background ostinato they manage to transmit nostalgia effectively.
I was looking on the internet for the lyrics of the album to be able to read them in full but apparently they are not easy to find ☹️ That led me to think, is he an independent artist? 🤔
This is the first time I see you writing about music and I really liked it, both the music and your review. Have you heard about the @hivesicians community? This content would be an excellent entry into that community. On Hivesicians you can find everything from music performances to reviews, analysis, and opinion. It is not only a community for musicians but also for music lovers. I invite you to cross-post there if you wish.
I haven't heard of that community - but I have subscribed, and thanks so much! Thanks so much for your comment - I'm thrilled you both read my post and listened to the songs! Yes, he's independent - and from Melbourne, so yes, it's hard to get lyrics! I'm glad you enjoyed it and highly recommend the whole album. Thanks for the term 'ostinato' - I wasn't familiar with it.
I'm super passionate about music - I used to write a Music Monday post but haven't for a while as no one seemed to comment or listen, but that might change with your community?
I agree, Fever has a very retro vibe to it - there's a few Melbourne bands that do that old school thing in a very fusion way with psychedelic/post punk/garage/funk kinda threads.
Again, thanks for your stellar comment.
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OMG! You had a Music Monday section in your blog? That's so cool! Please take it up again. It would be super interesting to meet independent artists from your country or any music you like. I'm always recommending music everywhere, and I love discovering new music.
In hivesicians, there are many musicians who do reviews and playlist. I'm one of those. It is more likely that publishing within the community will make it easier for people to reach your post since it is a community about music content. It is not only made for musicians to upload entries playing but also for informative and opinionated content about music, like this review.
Don't sorry, you're welcome. You deserve more comments like that.
ENGAGEtokens.And yes, I appreciate his criticism of social ills as well, especially that line where he has a male voice talk about domestic violence and then switch straight to sport as if that was more relevant.