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Techno Squirrels
Plastic Makes It Possible
Rave Police Records
Posted: Wednesday, October 10, 2007
By: Nathan Knapp
By: Nathan Knapp
Soothing, multi-layered, accessible electronica that will reveal new things with each listen.
On Plastic Makes It Possible, Lisa Eriksson's and Ryan Harlin's flawless production coupled with Eriksson's smooth-as-butter vocals are as infectious as they are interesting. The album is like a good book: you'll find a new secret each time you listen. The electro beats and synths combine with strings and piano to find a mix that will entice even the most skeptical of listeners - their music is strongly influenced by the trance/techno scene, but has an accessible pop sound.
After a rather unremarkable opening track, "Unbelievable" gets things started in the right direction with moving synth bass and soothing keys floating in and out of Eriksson's vocals. It doesn't get much better than "Ecstatic," a multi-layered track with a strong melancholy atmosphere that boasts beautiful strings and synths that bring the song to an epic rise. "Easier Said" features drums and rock organ that give it a refreshingly old-school feel. Though Techno Squirrels' lyrics are typically upbeat, on "Hurt Me" (a return to the rave sound), Eriksson sings of an abusive relationship; the song also has an oddly Middle Eastern feel. "Everything" is repetitive and too flowery, but "South of Colorado" signals a return to dark electronica in all its glory, with each instrument coming into the song with masterful timing. The song thrives on a driving beat and layered melody, and shows the combined focus of each songwriter paying off. "Lightbulb" is a beautiful acoustic track rendered more effective by its stripped down feel, and though an odd way to end the record, its enough to make one wish that they might incorporate more guitar into the rest of the music.
Slickly produced and for the most part well written, this would be a good acquisition for anyone who likes accessible electronica.
After a rather unremarkable opening track, "Unbelievable" gets things started in the right direction with moving synth bass and soothing keys floating in and out of Eriksson's vocals. It doesn't get much better than "Ecstatic," a multi-layered track with a strong melancholy atmosphere that boasts beautiful strings and synths that bring the song to an epic rise. "Easier Said" features drums and rock organ that give it a refreshingly old-school feel. Though Techno Squirrels' lyrics are typically upbeat, on "Hurt Me" (a return to the rave sound), Eriksson sings of an abusive relationship; the song also has an oddly Middle Eastern feel. "Everything" is repetitive and too flowery, but "South of Colorado" signals a return to dark electronica in all its glory, with each instrument coming into the song with masterful timing. The song thrives on a driving beat and layered melody, and shows the combined focus of each songwriter paying off. "Lightbulb" is a beautiful acoustic track rendered more effective by its stripped down feel, and though an odd way to end the record, its enough to make one wish that they might incorporate more guitar into the rest of the music.
Slickly produced and for the most part well written, this would be a good acquisition for anyone who likes accessible electronica.
