Flobots
The Circle in the Square
Shanachie Ent. Corp.
When it comes to The Circle in the Square, it doesnโt matter what youโre into, youโll want this hot piece of ear candy. Rock, Rap, Hip-Hop, Alternative โ itโs all encompassed on this album. This progressive Rap group from Denver steps out of mainstream boundaries with their own Alternative sound while conveying political messages through their lyric. Flobots makes these messages obvious in songs like โRun (Run Run Run),โ and โWrestling Isrealโ where their views are more obvious within the lyrics.
Though itโs no longer surprising when bands or artists lose their distinct sound by wanting to have more variety, Flobots continues to have a particular distinction to them while doing so. Though due to how different each track is, The Circle in the Square almost sounds like a compilation album featuring various artists at times. The many elements and sounds on this album can be confusing for first-time listeners, though everyone will find something they like about this record. Flobots reminisce their greatest hit, โHandlebars,โ on this record with heavy bass guitar, percussions, viola, trumpet, vocals and political lyrics. Infectious music, thatโs what this is.
Album Review: Flobots – The Circle in the Square
Jaii K. Bhamra