Issue #46 - June/July 2013 - Charli XCXWise Blood
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Jul 29, 2013
Issue #46 - June/July 2013 - Charli XCX
When Chris Laufman blasted onto the indie scene in 2011 it felt like a star was rising. The Pittsburgh producer/vocalist’s efforts under the Wise Blood moniker raced to a fusion of beats, bleeps and bombast, culminating in the remarkable These Wings EP. At that point, the future was Laufman’s for the taking. And then he vanished.
Two years on and Laufman has finally resurfaced. In many ways, it’s like he’s never been away. His debut LP retains the chaotic principles of his early work: “Target” is a hop-scotching, jazz-tinted nod to his favourite department store; “Spider Web” mixes Middle-Eastern shades with street-born depravity; and “Consumed” is an inspired segue of choral samples and snare drum percussion.
Sure, an indolent flutter of disinterest seeps through “AM 1020,” but this is a record that comes close to realising the vision Laufman laid out two years ago. This star is finally back on track. (www.facebook.com/hazemotes)
Author rating: 7.5/10
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