EKKSTACY
EKKSTACY
UNITEDMASTERS
EKKSTACYβs self-titled album is an explosion of sad punk, mixed with shoegaze and surf-rock. The BC-based artist combines depressive auras with synth-pop melodies that change from song to song, giving the record the iconic sound of his previous works. In addition, tracks featuring The Kid LAROI and Trippie Redd explore another side of the singerβs musical vision.
As mentioned before, the nostalgic vibe is a distinctive trait from EKKSTACYβs tunes. The record seems musically linear, as it keeps a constant deepness in both guitar melodies and vocals. βluv of my lifeβ recalls to an extent the Misery record, thanks to the loud voice and the punk-ish beats. However, βfuckβ is a song that possesses a shoegaze essence blended with alternative rock sounds, making it a loud but easy track to listen to.
βalrightβ featuring The Kid LAROI explores trap rhythms that give the song a whole new aura. The Kid LAROIβs part stands out significally, nevertheless, it makes for a great duo with EKKSTACY, whereas in βproblemsβ featuring Trippie Redd, the mood is way more serene than the other tracks, though the chaos is still sensed. This same melodical situation happens with one of the final tunes βthe headless horseman lost his wayβ. Here, the acoustic guitar starts marking the closure of the album.
The record reflects a multi-faceted sound. The balance between loudness, chaos, and somehow serenity is what makes this album so interesting to listen to. It tours different music genres and states of mind, all of them approaching solitude and sadness. Despite the latter, it is an enjoyable album.
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