Barbarossa - Bloodlines (2013) [Indie]

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Artist: Barbarossa
Album: Bloodlines
Bitrate: 231kbps avg
Quality: EAC Secure Mode / LAME 3.98.4 / -V0 / 44.100Khz
Label: Memphis Industries
Genre: Indie
Size: 74.67 megs
PlayTime: 0h 42min 49sec total
Rip Date: 2013-08-10
Store Date: 2013-08-09

Track List:
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01. Bloodline                        4:38
02. Turbine                          2:28
03. Butterfly Plague                 3:42
04. Pagliaccio                       3:24
05. S.I.H.F.F.Y                      5:04
06. Battles                          5:59
07. The Load                         4:04
08. Saviour Self                     5:18
09. The Endgame                      4:49
10. Seeds                            3:23

Release Notes:
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These days, melancholic singer/songwriters seem to be emerging at a rapid pace.
With great artists like Passenger and Greg Laswell expressing bare sentiments
through wonderfully arranged music, the genre is as ripe and rewarding as ever.
On his second LP, Bloodlines, Londoner James MathΘ (aka Barbarossa) earns his
place alongside his contemporaries, as he bleeds his heart and bares his soul
with grace and fragility at every turn. ItÆs a thoroughly touching record.

MathΘ first broke onto the scene in 2008 with his well received debut, Chemical
Campfires, which featured a lot of acoustic guitar. In comparison, he sees
Bloodlines as a reinvention in which keyboards, drum machines, and analog synths
play a larger role and help him bring ôelegiac electronic anthems, dusted with
huge spectral gasps of reverb and soul-wrenching organ melodiesö, to life. In
addition, the album was inspired by some very diverse influences, including
Massive Attack, Pharrell Williams, Sufjan Stevens, Jurassic 5, and Vincent
GalloÆs film Buffalo 66.

The album opens with weepy organ, subtle beats, and MathΘÆs fragile voice,
recalling the forlorn creations of the great Neverending White Lights.
Lyrically, he discusses how fear and aversion to challenges will keep you from
feeling hope, which is a universal and stirring sentiment. ItÆs a fantastic way
to start. ôTurbineö is next, and itÆs essentially an electro-rock jam with
occasional phrases. Actually, it sounds a bit like a lost Portugal. The Man
track. Freer and more energetic than its predecessor, it reveals a new side to
MathΘÆs artistry.

With its entrancing verse and simple yet catching chorus, ôButterfly Plagueö is
easily one of the best songs here. The way it builds from lone percussion to a
luscious, dreamy, aural landscape is magnificent, as is the way his pained voice
brings each poignant word to life. MathΘ effectively condenses the entire
emotional spectrum that accompanies loss and longing into this track, which is a
masterful achievement. ôPagliaccioö, by contrast, is danceable and relatively
upbeat, with programmed rhythms taking center stage.

Later on, ôS.I.H.F.F.Y.ö is purposefully drawn out, like a requiem about
forgiveness and selflessness. ItÆs profound yet sparse, allowing the listener to
get lost in its world. The albumÆs lead single, ôThe Loadö, deserves favor due
to its gripping backing track that once again blends electronic and rock timbres
with bittersweet melodies, creating a devastating combination. ThereÆs also
ôSaviour Selfö, a waltz featuring a retro guitar arpeggio and plenty of valuable
space. ItÆs very atmospheric, as is the closing duo of ôThe Endgameö and
ôSeedsö. Both are fairly straightforward, but theyÆre still quite heartfelt and
calming.

As reserved as it is remorseful and romantic, Bloodlines is a moving, grand
achievement. While its bleakness and somber arrangements may not appeal to
everyone (especially those looking for a superficially uplifting experience),
itÆs precisely these elements that make it so special. MathΘ gets right to the
center of heartache, insecurity, and the like with sophistication and assurance,
crafting a refined collection of sorrowful yet beautiful recollections and
lessons that should not be missed.


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65/100

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