Mixtape Review: Mr. Boom Boom Bang's THE REBUILD

  

If the name isn't apparent, the music is. Mr. Boom Boom Bang creates a sound full of trap-rap samples and lyrics so braggadocios, it seems he might overdose on his self awareness of the drug, and game selling skills he possesses. Not to say the tracks aren't club or banger worthy, take “Hello Money” for example, it's an ode to a fleeting dollar bill that seems to allude him. This currency dilemma comes complete with triggered drums, string samples, and a frantic techno keyboard arpeggio to round out your next loud ride to the bank. Later, “Don't Trust Nobody” brings a claustrophobic dance phantasm of paranoia, in which the only cure is a trustworthy shotty. Some moments of greatness do show through on the mixtape, like the auto-tune vocals on the aforementioned “Don't Trust Nobody” which calls to mind something Kanye West would ghost write in between his croissant binges, or the “Good Ones” trap-lean amalgam that is consistent even through its Drake biting chorus. As somebody from the south I gotta respect the direction, but a little more grits, or K.R.I.T would helps the future of somebody who has promise crossing the divide from good to great, in either a pop or hardcore setting.

by Cody Blevins

Get more information on Mr. Boom Boom Bang at http://www.boomboombangblog.blogspot.com

Ducktails: The Flower Lane - (Review)

 

 

 

·         Ducktails: The Flower Lane-

            Ducktails is a band forged out of figure head/frontman Matthew Mondanile's fairly prolific and expansive take on spaced out voyages, pop romanticism, tropical swaying, and even prog rock tendencies.  The latter is especially important when considering his latest output under the Ducktails name, The Flower Lane. At first it bounces like a casual Cure-esque take on 90's fuzzed out pop mannerisms (not to be confused with the late 00's somewhat dreary overly muddled take on garage/dreamy melodies that either rocked and partied too hard or became a sleeping tablet) Until the track “Under Cover” which delivers a progression so vibrant, and Robert Fripp like, that it jars you out of the gauze and complacent heaven the first two tracks bring (the title track is especially heavenly).

            Luckily, the pleasant experimentation doesn't stop there, like the spy/noir opening guitars and piano stabs on “Timothy Shy” that feels like a one up on Crystal Skulls sound, or “Letter Of Intent” that makes you feel as if you've just entered sultry disco club with a siren signing through morphine and shards of light.  Hardly a track is amiss here, still songs like; “Assistant Director” and “International Date Line” do tend to feel a little listless and lack the in the execution and completion when stacked up with the rest of the album. Small digs aside. wonderful album for anyone even remotely interested in melody and euphoria.

Rating: 4/5

By Cody Blevins

Single Review: Mr. Boom Boom Bang "Fa Sure"

(written by Cody Blevins)

Mr. Boom Boom Bang: Fa' Sure- A catchy hook ignites Fa' Sure like a firework show, skittering drum beats, spacey soul synths, and an autotuned intro to send it over the top. The rhymes come smooth, with bursts of speedy delivery that keeps it interesting in between crooning and biting one liners. Overall an understated club pop song that really gets under your skin. 

(watch Mr. Boom Boom Bang's video "Fa Sure" below) 

 

Single Review: Mora "Let Em Know"

(written by Cody Blevins)

Like a combination of Kanye West, and Drake, Mora is a powerhouse of catchy soul choruses lifted from Usher and a laid back baritone rap that just reaches and grows through every real life line. He is not afraid to let anybody know in this song, he's confident, catchy and cocky, a blend that is a perfect fit for pop music and hip hop; charisma and self-assured greatness.