A
David Axelrod for the alt-rock and electronic generation!
Not a remake of the
Fleetwood Mac bestselling LP as some might hope, this is an entirely
different beast made up of arty instrumentals. In much the same way
that Daxid Axelrod mixed rhythm and blues with third stream music to
create something contemplative and with a deeper resonance, Paolo
Spaccamonti mixes alt-rock, looped chord sequences and soundscapes
that at first listen seem beguiling but over time reveal a
transporting power all of their own.
His technique of
repetition and layering is at times in danger of being bogged down by
its own seriousness but he does do it rather well. Deeper listening
shows there to be a myriad of influences and styles at play;
post-punk industrial guitars, a nod to OMD's Dazzle Ships, a
touch of sludge-rock on the album's heavier moments, and even some
Robert Kirby style pastoral strings on the closing track 'Fango'.
Spaccamonti already has some impressive collaborations to his name
both live and in the studio. This solo outing will cement his already
growing reputation.
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Spaccamonti's website.
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Spaccamonti on Facebook.
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From Today.
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