Songs Of Ghastly Menace
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| Apr 2015
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Zoë
Reviewed 2015-04-24
Reviewed 2015-04-24
Debut album from Ghastly Menace out of Chicago. This is definitely in the indie pop genre, but it is actually a really interesting record. Dynamic, cool instrumentation, lots of harmonization etc. RIYL: Grizzly Bear, Spoon, Local Natives, Portugal the Man.
FCCs: 2, 6, 10
Recommended Tracks: 1, 5, 6
1. (3:54) 80s - Great melody, cool harmonies, "And if you’re still looking for an answer/ maybe you should look for something else."
2. FCC SHIT (4:00) Closing - Another mid tempo track, steady drums, cool falsettos, more indie pop.
3. (2:34) Living Together - Down tempo, minimal, flutes.
4. (6:08) While You're Here - For the first two minutes, it sounds like this song was sung under water, then it builds into a fuller more melodic song.
5. (3:51) On Our Way - Mid tempo, very Local Natives sounding.
6. FCC BITCH (5:32) Real Life - Up tempo, this one is my favorite. Cool shuffle on the drums, laid back feel but infectious melody.
7. (6:23) She Won't Stay For Long - Piano and vocals only.
8. (2:06) Shadow Song - Piano only at the beginning, other instruments build in to a song with a jumpy beat.
9. (2:18) Wait - Dpwn-tempo and distant
10. FCC FUCK (2:42) Rooftop Song - 2 minutes of instrumental, weird effects, kind of cool.
11. (4:20) Children - More mid tempo indie pop with a catchy melody.
FCCs: 2, 6, 10
Recommended Tracks: 1, 5, 6
1. (3:54) 80s - Great melody, cool harmonies, "And if you’re still looking for an answer/ maybe you should look for something else."
2. FCC SHIT (4:00) Closing - Another mid tempo track, steady drums, cool falsettos, more indie pop.
3. (2:34) Living Together - Down tempo, minimal, flutes.
4. (6:08) While You're Here - For the first two minutes, it sounds like this song was sung under water, then it builds into a fuller more melodic song.
5. (3:51) On Our Way - Mid tempo, very Local Natives sounding.
6. FCC BITCH (5:32) Real Life - Up tempo, this one is my favorite. Cool shuffle on the drums, laid back feel but infectious melody.
7. (6:23) She Won't Stay For Long - Piano and vocals only.
8. (2:06) Shadow Song - Piano only at the beginning, other instruments build in to a song with a jumpy beat.
9. (2:18) Wait - Dpwn-tempo and distant
10. FCC FUCK (2:42) Rooftop Song - 2 minutes of instrumental, weird effects, kind of cool.
11. (4:20) Children - More mid tempo indie pop with a catchy melody.
Recent airplay
80s
The Fishbowl — Jun 10, 2015
80s
ZoeRadio — May 15, 2015
80s
Meow — Apr 30, 2015
80s
The Fishbowl: With Frederick Bonaparte — Apr 29, 2015
Charting
2015-04-24 — 2015-06-26
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Jun 14 | 1 |
| May 17 | 1 |
| May 3 | 2 |
Track listing
| 1. | 80s | ||
| 2. | Closing | ||
| 3. | Living Together | ||
| 4. | While You're Here | ||
| 5. | On Our Way | ||
| 6. | Real Life | ||
| 7. | She Won't Stay For Long | ||
| 8. | Shadow Song | ||
| 9. | Wait | ||
| 10. | Rooftop Song | ||
| 11. | Children |