I finally suggest a new record within the legendary #zot2017 series.
Bong Wish - Bong Wish EP (Beyond Beyond Is Beyond Records, October 27, 2017)
Bong Wish is the solo project of Mariah Saleh from Boston, Massachusetts. To date, the only release is this EP that came out last year on a label I am particularly devoted to, Beyond Beyond Is Beyond Records, featuring only four songs but very interesting ones. Clearly devoted to the psychedelic sound of the sixties and to a certain British progressive folk, the EP contains four tracks, including "My Luv" and "In The Sun," which bear the classic marks of sixties folk ballads with evocative vocals, minimal acoustic guitar use, and unconventional arrangements of strings and flutes, accompanied by regurgitating synths and cinematic atmospheres. In "Saturn Spells," this then explodes into progressive derivations with a more widespread use of keyboards. It's curious, though, that the central piece diverges from the project and how it is presented, because "Conversation With Business People" evokes a certain Ultravox! aesthetic with its use of drum loops and minimalist electronics borrowed from Kraftwerk, instead revealing itself as a kind of art-pop moment reminiscent of Talking Heads. To be honest, I'm not sure what direction this will take. I expected a quick comeback, but for now, there’s none in sight. However, the songs on this EP are beautiful overall.
Bong Wish
Bong Wish - Bong Wish EP (Beyond Beyond Is Beyond Records, October 27, 2017)
Bong Wish is the solo project of Mariah Saleh from Boston, Massachusetts. To date, the only release is this EP that came out last year on a label I am particularly devoted to, Beyond Beyond Is Beyond Records, featuring only four songs but very interesting ones. Clearly devoted to the psychedelic sound of the sixties and to a certain British progressive folk, the EP contains four tracks, including "My Luv" and "In The Sun," which bear the classic marks of sixties folk ballads with evocative vocals, minimal acoustic guitar use, and unconventional arrangements of strings and flutes, accompanied by regurgitating synths and cinematic atmospheres. In "Saturn Spells," this then explodes into progressive derivations with a more widespread use of keyboards. It's curious, though, that the central piece diverges from the project and how it is presented, because "Conversation With Business People" evokes a certain Ultravox! aesthetic with its use of drum loops and minimalist electronics borrowed from Kraftwerk, instead revealing itself as a kind of art-pop moment reminiscent of Talking Heads. To be honest, I'm not sure what direction this will take. I expected a quick comeback, but for now, there’s none in sight. However, the songs on this EP are beautiful overall.
Bong Wish
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17 jul 18
DeRank ™: 3,38
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