Unlike Kearney's previous efforts, he doesn't rely strictly upon vocal melodies to create the hooks, so fans wanting another "Billion" or "Hey Mama" may be let down here. Opener "Better Than I Used To Be" begins straight off the bat with a softly plucked acoustic guitar and Kearney's warm vocals before the music sinks into an easygoing, hazy EDM drop complete with finger snaps and high-pitched vocals. It takes plenty of cues from tropical house and EDM, but it doesn't utilize the styles in a way that strongly sets itself apart. If there is one drawback to CRAZYTALK's sound (as good as it may be) it's that it isn't immediately distinguishable from its secular contemporaries. The chill vibes go from unexpected and jarring to welcoming and intimate. But given some time to simmer, the nuances start revealing themselves. On the first impression then, it's easy to be underwhelmed at just how laid-back and uniform it is in its approach. It's not as immediate as Young Love or as musically diverse as Just Kids. Because of this inventive background, a record like CRAZYTALK may seem like a rather unfortunate step back at first glance. Since 2011's Young Love, Kearney has been steadily diversifying his sound, adding elements of R&B and even Reggae to his musical palette. With his unique blend of pop and hip/hop strewn across his singer/songwriter mould, Mat Kearney has become one of Christian music's most innovative songwriters. Movie Reviews (Main) > Movie Reviews (Main).Indie Reviews (Main) > Indie Reviews (Main).
0 kommentar(er)
