Pleated Shorts
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| Dec 2012
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DJ Moon Buddy
Reviewed 2013-03-02
Reviewed 2013-03-02
Blanketship / Pleated Shorts / Gigante Sound
Genre: Experimental, Electronic, Atmospheric, "Thrift Store Rock"
Similar artists: Bibio, Boards of Canada, Baths, Star Slinger, The Books
Solo album from Jared Blüm. Relies heavily on vinyl samples, giving it the self described "Thrift Store Rock" sound. Rough around the edges, but there are a few interesting tracks in here if you're feeling funky. All instrumental - no vocals apart from the occasional sample. Short bursts of sound with limited continuity from track to track.
1. :58 - Short burst of sound - serves as an album introduction
* 2. 1:28 - Tropical samples with a steady beat - lovely track
* 3. 2:22 - Repetitive loop with violin sounding sample.
4. 1:47- Plodding factory beat with quick synthy instrumental. I feel like I'm on a production line. Harsh ending.
5. 1:39 - Fuzzed out plunky sample with some beautiful choral vocals overlaid. Strange chanting at the end.
6. 1:39 - This song reminded me a bit of Star Slinger - faster beat with a high pitched orchestral sample. Gets strange at the end.
* 7. 1:40 - I feel like Bambi in the forest - danger is coming. Awesome orchestral sample comes in about :35.
8. 1:47 - Plodding beat with some pretty wacky synths. Vocal sample repeats "Bacon."
9. :29 - I can't really call this a song.
10. 3:05 - I feel like I'm on a 60s television show. Fades out after a minute and now I'm being abducted, but it feels good.
* 11. 2:16 - Starts with heart beat with french vocal samples. Transitions to jazzy bass and steady drum beat. Cool track.
12. :32 - Transition.
13. :46 - Record player slowing down. Transitions into a nice beat with some chipmunk-y vocals.
14. 1:14 - Vocal sample of an older woman recounting playing with dolls.
15. 1:35 - Reminiscent of Star Slinger - chipmunk-ed vocals over a decent beat. Gets down halfway through.
16. :59 - Sounds like I'm in a sewer. In space.
17. 1:26 - Harpsichord overlays a nice string sample.
18. 1:07 - Sounds like a warlock casting a spell. Might give you nightmares.
19. 1:38 - Live track starts with applause. Reminds me of The Books. Laughing from crowd in response to some of the samples.
20. 1:12 - Finale track - rapid harpsichord with fuzzed out vocals repeating. "Win or Lose It." Future/Past phone ring sample.
Genre: Experimental, Electronic, Atmospheric, "Thrift Store Rock"
Similar artists: Bibio, Boards of Canada, Baths, Star Slinger, The Books
Solo album from Jared Blüm. Relies heavily on vinyl samples, giving it the self described "Thrift Store Rock" sound. Rough around the edges, but there are a few interesting tracks in here if you're feeling funky. All instrumental - no vocals apart from the occasional sample. Short bursts of sound with limited continuity from track to track.
1. :58 - Short burst of sound - serves as an album introduction
* 2. 1:28 - Tropical samples with a steady beat - lovely track
* 3. 2:22 - Repetitive loop with violin sounding sample.
4. 1:47- Plodding factory beat with quick synthy instrumental. I feel like I'm on a production line. Harsh ending.
5. 1:39 - Fuzzed out plunky sample with some beautiful choral vocals overlaid. Strange chanting at the end.
6. 1:39 - This song reminded me a bit of Star Slinger - faster beat with a high pitched orchestral sample. Gets strange at the end.
* 7. 1:40 - I feel like Bambi in the forest - danger is coming. Awesome orchestral sample comes in about :35.
8. 1:47 - Plodding beat with some pretty wacky synths. Vocal sample repeats "Bacon."
9. :29 - I can't really call this a song.
10. 3:05 - I feel like I'm on a 60s television show. Fades out after a minute and now I'm being abducted, but it feels good.
* 11. 2:16 - Starts with heart beat with french vocal samples. Transitions to jazzy bass and steady drum beat. Cool track.
12. :32 - Transition.
13. :46 - Record player slowing down. Transitions into a nice beat with some chipmunk-y vocals.
14. 1:14 - Vocal sample of an older woman recounting playing with dolls.
15. 1:35 - Reminiscent of Star Slinger - chipmunk-ed vocals over a decent beat. Gets down halfway through.
16. :59 - Sounds like I'm in a sewer. In space.
17. 1:26 - Harpsichord overlays a nice string sample.
18. 1:07 - Sounds like a warlock casting a spell. Might give you nightmares.
19. 1:38 - Live track starts with applause. Reminds me of The Books. Laughing from crowd in response to some of the samples.
20. 1:12 - Finale track - rapid harpsichord with fuzzed out vocals repeating. "Win or Lose It." Future/Past phone ring sample.
Recent airplay
Aliou
The Crooked Spoke Adjacent — May 05, 2013
Maiden Of The Mountain
FOLKTRONICA — May 03, 2013
Breaded
Moon — Apr 30, 2013
Aliou
Minding The Gap — Apr 24, 2013
Maiden Of The Mountain
The Crooked Spoke Adjacent — Apr 21, 2013
S.O.S.
Moon Buddy — Apr 16, 2013
Charting
2013-03-24 — 2013-05-27
Classical/Experimental
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| May 12 | 1 |
| May 5 | 2 |
| Apr 28 | 2 |
| Apr 21 | 1 |
| Apr 14 | 1 |
| Apr 7 | 2 |
Track listing
| 1. | Mi Valle | ||
| 2. | Breaded | ||
| 3. | Maiden Of The Mountain | ||
| 4. | The Attic Bats | ||
| 5. | The Seas Surge | ||
| 6. | American Tony | ||
| 7. | S.O.S. | ||
| 8. | Bacon | ||
| 9. | Three Cheers | ||
| 10. | The January Suite | ||
| 11. | Aliou | ||
| 12. | Harpsichord Interlude | ||
| 13. | The Associate | ||
| 14. | Maggie's Doll | ||
| 15. | The Sleep Train | ||
| 16. | Lizzies | ||
| 17. | Lenore Henry | ||
| 18. | Banks | ||
| 19. | Bleeker Street Bop (Live) | ||
| 20. | Win Or Lose It |