Insight & Critique
  • DAC
  • Indie Music Album Reviews
  • About
  • Submissions
  • Top albums
  • Features
  • Contact

Bone and marrow - Introspectator

10/10/2016

0 Comments

 
Picture
Bone And Marrow

Introspectator
self-released; 2016

3.9 out of 5

By Matt Jensen

Bone and Marrow are Daimon Santa Maria (guitar/keyboard/synth/piano/sitar/drum samples/drums/flute/vocals) and Jennifer Santa Maria (bass guitar/percussion/vocals). The band isn’t your ordinary garage rock band with guitar, vocals and drums but their music often sounds just as immediate. Electronic flirtations, along with tasteful use of instruments like a flute make for an original sounding band on their release Introspectator.

Those birds chirping aren't coming from outside your window but begin “Defense Mechanism.” Sheets of white noise are made from the guitar but I was deceived into thinking this song might not rock. The song gets moving shortly and I was instantly enjoying the vocals. Jennifer Santa Maria sounds powerful, free and confident when she sings. I couldn't but help think of Grace Slick. Then once the flute comes in I couldn't help but think of Jethro Tull. Yes the grooves get psychedelic.

It was a great opener and I was equally impressed with “Tiny Mirrors.” The song rocks out with electronic percussion which completely fits the bill for some reason. The song just slays it with emotionally powerful vocals. 

They slow things down a wee bit with “Building the Nerve.” No complaints, Here vocals shine and the song is emotionally resonant. Some more rocking ensues with “Search Engine” and “Magic Numbers.” Don’t miss some of the best flute action on “Foot Prince and the Royal Wonder.”

They save their opus entitled “Motherland” for last. The ten-minute song is hypnotic and psychedelic in an Acid Mother Temple kind of way. It is also really catchy. A good way to end.

​This is a great album. More proof that you don’t need a lot of people to rock.

official website
Tweet
0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

       Critique/insight

    We are dedicated to informing the public about the different types of independent  music that is available for your listening pleasure as well as giving the artist a professional critique from a seasoned music geek. We critique a wide variety of niche genres like experimental, IDM, electronic, ambient, shoegaze and much more.

    Tweets by divideanconqer
    Are you one of our faithful visitors who enjoys our website? Like us on Facebook


    Archives

    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012

Company

About
Contributors

Newsletter

Newsletter
Book Your Band

© Divide and Conquer 2021. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • DAC
  • Indie Music Album Reviews
  • About
  • Submissions
  • Top albums
  • Features
  • Contact