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THE REVIEW
Sometimes albums are released that are easy to talk about. Rarely, albums come out for which it is relatively necessary to say something. Other times you listen to albums that don't deserve a word. And sometimes, some albums are released that leave you speechless.
But the challenge arises suddenly with albums you don't expect, bolts from the blue that hit hard and evoke a whirlwind of sensations: upheavals that want to be expressed but can't find a way. And so they remain there, to heal somewhat. It's been about six months since I first listened, somewhat inattentively, to "Return To Cookie Mountain." I was struck by this work in a way that hadn't happened in a while, or rather, I was shaken. And often during this time, it has made a strong impression on various reliable systems.
A sound that can't fail to captivate from the first hint. Sparse, at the same time enticing yet piercing in the opening track Was A Lover. Ironic in the marching beat of Hours, with its engaging cosmic undertone. Classic in the sensual stride of Province (and perhaps some credit goes to the Thin White Duke, camouflaged in the constant flirtation between the voices of the two vocalists, but seemingly influencing the song in attitude). Terribly tangible in the searing Blues From Down Here.
And it's not even necessary to mention that within this piece, the authors skillfully blend syncopated rhythms similar to a subdued drum 'n' bass (Playhouse), an epic urgency unique to punk rock (Wolf Like Me), various jazz-rock elements and soft walls of sound worthy of the most ethereal Kevin Shield.
This album is perhaps imperfect, and I cannot judge. It is a scorching scalpel in which warm gospel and a pressing hardcore blade coexist, carving my emotions every time it plays.
A wonderful catharsis that reaches its peak, both aesthetically and ecstatically, in the final trilogy: the delirium and then prolonged calm until an almost unreal sweetness…
Before awakening, because in this world there's little to be complacent about.
Chapeau.
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The review highlights the powerful and stirring nature of TV On The Radio's "Return To Cookie Mountain." It praises the album's complex blend of styles including punk, jazz-rock, and drum 'n' bass, and notes its capacity to evoke deep emotions. The reviewer describes the album as a rare and captivating work that leaves a lasting impression. Despite some imperfection, it is celebrated as an impressive and cathartic musical experience.
TV on the Radio
TV on the Radio are an American art/indie rock band formed in Brooklyn in 2001. Core members include Tunde Adebimpe and David Andrew Sitek, with Kyp Malone, Jaleel Bunton, and the late Gerard Smith. Their acclaimed albums—Return to Cookie Mountain, Dear Science, and Seeds—blend indie rock with soul harmonies, electronics, and post-punk textures.06 Reviews
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The voices of the two vocalists... overlap in unison and become one, proceeding hand in hand step by step.
The mere fact of managing to perfectly mix gospel vocals with electronic backgrounds makes TVOTR one of the most revolutionary bands of recent years.
