Bluebird and Hunting Hat – Untitled EP
This EP is a bizarre, enthralling, and at times confusing clash of electro-pop, folk, and hyperventilating hardcore. The Bob Dylan-esque whining is paired with Conor Oberst’s style of songwriting; dark and intense crooning (“please swallow your teeth when you’re talking to me”). The vocals are intense, at one point they become just moans and heavy breathing. At times this EP made me feel uncomfortable…but in a good way. Kind of like how really good art sometimes makes you feel intimidated. You don’t really know what to make of it.
It starts off classic folksy but halfway through there’s some added synth and it switches to a more electronica sound. From track 5 on, it builds up into a huge climax of clashing instruments and screaming. The ties that held everything together seem to come apart by the end of the album.
The only vice I found with this is the recording. With my stereo speakers, it sounded a bit warped. But it really is a good listen.
Self-Released
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