Style: Vaporwave, barber beats
Primary Emotions/Themes: Chilled out lounge tunes with a huge dose of noir
Thoughts: I came here every night in search of my mark. The suspect was known to come here from time to time and this was the only lead I had.
I hailed the dame behind the counter, she'd been here as long as I can remember. "Scotch on the rocks." I could barely get the words out of my mouth before the glass was slid into my hands... she knew what I wanted before I did.
These Late Nights were killing me, I never knew where I was going to end up... this was the first stop of many for the night... and after half an hour I doubt my guy was showing up. I turned donned my had and turned my trench coat to the wind. It's gonna be a long night.
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Monodrone has gone through many styles over the years, with this most modern turn being a foray into the barber beats sub genre of vaporwave. On Faded Memories our dear artist explores the depths of the noir sound as seen through the lens of a lounge band.
The music found on here is a chilled out mix of different genres all smashed into a half an hour of beautiful music. Every song has a dark overtone to it, leading to the noir tint that the entire album shows. It would not be out of place in a detective movie of yesteryear.
The beats are the main driver of the album - as they should be. They propel the music forward as the samples and instrument weave the eerie atmosphere within the music. Sometimes I'm taken to a dive bar in black and white, other times I'm taken to a dark street alley where a murder has taken place. Other songs will transport me to a lonely street corner with a solitary man smoking under a flickering street light.
Faded Memories is a fantastic barber beats album. It differentiates itself from so much of the crowd by creating a dark and mysterious atmosphere. This is what I want out of this genre, this is what the genre needs to stay healthy.
Written August 22nd 2024
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