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Rating: THE REVIEW
Like it or not, Terrestre is a clear turning point for Subsonica, both because they are now with a major label and because it comes after two years of complete silence.
I can't decide if it's a positive turn (read as a kick in the ass for those who believed they were now commercial and trivial) or negative, so I put it on for the umpteenth time and think about it rationally.
At first glance, I notice that the various electronic gadgets are somewhat set aside in favor of traditional instruments.
Corpo Su Corpo is built on a hypnotic bass line that repeats until the entrance of the punk-funky Ratto, where I imagine I'm hearing the chemical brothers.
Vita d'altri is quite sad and catchy enough to be the next single; it indeed precedes the first single Abitudine which shows one side.
In the next track, Gasoline, they flirt with prog, serenade Primal Scream in English, but give a nod to Led Zeppelin disguised as Aphex Twin with a two-minute-long drum solo.
Incantevole has a pleasant and romantic guitar melody as a common denominator, which contrasts with the raw and acidic tone of L'Odore, decidedly rock'n roll.
With the beginning of Alba a quattro corsie, we realize we are back on the classic electronic tracks so dear to British ravers, à la Paul Oakenfold, so to speak, and if we relaxed for a moment with the next reggae-infused Salto Nel Vuoto, our heads can't help but bounce to the rhythm of Giorno A Perdere and the catchy chorus of Amantide. Catapulted into the rarefied and instrumental universe of Terrestre, we ferry ourselves to the symptomatic desperate pain expressed by Le Serpi and then close this metaphorical journey with Dormi, a lullaby in ambient-rock.
Strange these continuous references to rock, you might say.
But it's here that I identify the turning point because this time the electronics have moved from the main dish to a side dish, only time will tell if it's a positive shift and if the Subsonics have won their bet in the meantime, let's enjoy the present dancing to the verses of L'Odore:
"But I want you to/you slowly to massacre me/in an uncertain compromise/between my soul and its reflection"
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Summary by Bot
Terrestre marks a significant shift for Subsonica, blending traditional instruments with electronic elements. The album explores diverse genres like punk-funky, prog, reggae, and ambient-rock. It offers catchy melodies alongside emotional and raw tones. The review appreciates the bold experimentation, leaving listeners curious about the band's future direction.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Subsonica
Italian electronic-rock band from Turin (formed 1996), known for blending electronics, rock and dance and for high-energy live shows.29 Reviews
Other reviews
By Casacci91
In this latest album, Subsonica showcases more rock sounds, indeed it stands as the most rock album of their production.
With this album, Subsonica confirms themselves as a band in continuous evolution, moving closer to hard rock and increasingly away from electronic roots.
By AR (Anonima Recensori)
No one knows what this new Subsonica release is.
It should be an album made to play live, but in reality, Subsonica’s live performances are really okay.
By Taurus
The Turin band fills the sound of 'Terrestre' with a quantity of guitars, never so present, despite maintaining their classic electronic references.
'Gasoline' is the most unusual composition for Subsonica with its five and a half minutes, being a hypnotic hard-rock breaking away from the usual quintet’s patterns.
