Stage Hands, "Stage Hands" (My Idea Of Fun)
February 27, 2015
(Mostly) Instrumental electronic beats
Stage Hands is an album consisting almost only of electronic beats and drumming, but the duo manage to convey a wide range of emotions and styles with their instruments of choice. The album starts off with a relatively simple beat, with a whimsy feel as more sounds are layered on top of it. The interesting sounds paint the picture of space exploration by a rookie astronaut. Suddenly the next track has more of a loungy feel to it, with marimbas and jazzy drumming making for a more sophisticated atmosphere. Worth noting is the one track that they have singing on, “#unabomberÛ. This time the beats are arranged in a more industrial fashion, with the ambient vocals becoming more and more distorted as the song progresses. The album manages to make each song feel totally different from the rest, and a full listen will provide a wide range of experiences.
RIYL: Amnesiac-era Radiohead, Aphex Twin, Daft Punk (but not as dance-y)
Recommended Tracks: 2, 4, 5, 6