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THE REVIEW
Personal Proposal (PPP) #1
"Beat" by the award-winning New York duo Bowery Electric is a gem that speaks for itself. A formula to capture its essence? The trip hop of Portishead magically and masterfully fused with the lunar reverberations of My Bloody Valentine (in particular, I venture, their "You Made Me Realise").
An anxious, lysergic drone counterpointed by a sweet female voice; the enchantment of "Empty Words"; the driving bass (Martha Schwendener) of "Without Stopping"; the almost apocalyptic ambient of "Under the Sun". A work capable of sometimes recalling certain Boards of Canada, at other times (see "Fear of Flying") the legendary Suicide - speaking of New York...
A beat - indeed - nocturnal and vital that alternates with deep, mysterious, disturbing sonic lakes.
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Summary by Bot
Bowery Electric's 'Beat' is a standout album blending trip-hop and atmospheric drone, compared to Portishead and My Bloody Valentine. The album features a hypnotic mix of anxious drones with melodic female vocals. Tracks like 'Empty Words' and 'Without Stopping' showcase its deep, emotional, and nocturnal vibes. This record evokes a unique blend of mystery and vitality in its sound.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Bowery Electric
Bowery Electric is an American duo from New York City formed by Lawrence Chandler and Martha Schwendener. Active from 1993 to 2000, they released three studio albums—Bowery Electric (1995), Beat (1996), and Lushlife (2000)—blending shoegaze, ambient drift and downtempo/trip‑hop elements.03 Reviews
