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THE REVIEW
Reaching the second album of their musical journey, Niagara confirms themselves as one of the most interesting realities of the current Italian electronic scene, as well as one of the few Italian groups capable of being exported outside the peninsula (demonstrated by the release of the album under the English label Monotreme Records).
In “Don't Take It Personally,” the duo Tomat/Ottino doesn’t stray much from the sounds of their previous work “Otto”; in the ten tracks they combine at times experimental and chaotic electronics (“China Eclipse”) and at other moments more rarefied and expansive sounds (the ambient drift of “Popeye”), a good dose of psychedelia, hybrid pop suggestions (see “Laes,” comparable to “Etacarinae” from “Otto”), samples and loops, distorted and synthetic vocal harmonies.
The only flaw might be the absence of a piece like “Seal” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAeBDplVGGk, but the compositional quality remains high, and compared to “Otto,” a greater cohesiveness of the set is found.
It's up to you to decide whether to let yourself be swept away by this sound cascade or not.
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Niagara's second album, 'Don't Take It Personally,' confirms their status in the Italian electronic scene with a mix of experimental electronics and psychedelic influences. Released internationally by Monotreme Records, the album balances chaotic and ambient tracks, showing greater cohesion than their previous work. Though missing a standout track like 'Seal,' the overall compositional quality remains high. Fans can decide whether to be swept away by this rich sound tapestry.
Niagara
Niagara is an Italian electronic duo from Turin, formed by Davide Tomat and Gabriele Ottino. They released Otto, Don't Take It Personally, and Hyperocean on Monotreme Records, blending experimental electronics, ambient textures, and psychedelic-leaning pop. Live, they expand to a trio with Paolo Scapazzoni on drums.03 Reviews
