4/11/2024 0 Comments Hi this is flume reviewIncluding “Hollow,” there is “I Can’t Tell,” “Escape,” and “Sirens” are others that try to break the mold and create these larger than sounds, albeit not being that special. Though four of the eight features come and boast the production, creating great tracks that beautifully encapsulate the vibe Flume is spearheading. As they align with the style, the artist becomes complacent since they don’t make but break the track as it turns it into an empty, substanceless plate. They don’t come with oomph despite meshing beautifully with the sounds. Some of the features on Palaces come and go, like its lackluster production. There are mediocre moments that never stood out, becoming just distant memories. And “Say Nothing” feels like a typical Tiësto track without a captivating progression of sounds. “Only Fans,” in particular, tries to bring that energy and virtuoso of an Arca record, failing to do so on various ends, especially with its weak concept. Adjacently, there are tracks where its production feels to be mirroring styles from other artists without coming across as natural. It separates the greatness of “Hollow” from the poorly constructed “Highest Building.” “Hollow” has smooth transitions between drops, while “Highest Building” shifts between these starry pop vocals and a slightly off production. There are moments of grandeur where it doesn’t stifle smooth transitions, but it predominantly left me waning on a vibe with distorted IDM that doesn’t fit the tonal direction. Instead of wrought techniques like on “Only Fans,” we are given elegant cadence in the sequencing of tracks like “DHLC.” It isn’t unlike some with features that lose sight of the bigger picture, specifically as Flume tries to emulate without effect.įrom the beginning, Palaces doesn’t offer much with the featured artists. The ethereal weight of the sounds is keen on Flume’s strengths instead of creating an overbearing presence with flummoxing styles. He leaves you with this unique pacing that allows you to break apart the layers and straddle onto them as the music whisks you away. We hear this beautiful crescendo through tracks like “Jaspers Song” and “Go” while maintaining a grounded sense of musicality.īut there is nuance to these solo tracks as Flume feels right in his element. ![]() He offers a sense of nuance to the styles getting incorporated, specifically with how it’s deconstructed to give you a natural feel of the instruments. Occasionally working with certain features, it’s heightened, working more fluidly when Flume comes at these tracks working solo. It’s more so within individual tracks, which it tries to create these unique hybrids without much of a payoff. We hear these shifting styles fluctuating core elements of pop and experimental/IDM (intelligent dance music) electronica without great contrasts and instead becomes jarring and off-putting. Getting lost in its sound, it stumbles over poorly constructed tracks with some featured artists and poor cohesion, but a few stood out amongst the 13-tracklist.įlume is known for creative shifts in production, sometimes creating these dynamic sounds that elevate the plateau his music gets placed. It leaves you feeling empty due to Palaces keening in too much on developing atmosphere and less on constructing something more elevated and vibrant. Unfortunately, it’s poorly conceived, confining itself in experimental lanes of industrial and pop complexions. It is evident with past releases, Skins and Hi This Is Flume, and is similarly the case on his new album, Palaces. ![]() Flume’s production styles fluctuate and replicate a sense of competency, sometimes extending beyond and giving us a wider world of great electronic music.
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