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

BRSBK - ALL OVER YOURSELF

8/1/2016

0 Comments

 
Picture
BRSBK

ALL OVER YOURSELF
self-released; 2016

3.8 out of 5

By Ted Rogen

I respect any artist that is willing to push himself. The one-man project known as BRSBK melds genres like jazz, electronic, hip-hop and more on his effort ALL OVER YOURSELF. ALL OVER YOURSELF is a very impressive debut effort and feels like an album that is from a breed of artists on the fringe that you may have heard in the last ten to fifteen years. 

Right off the bat I was reminded of Flying Lotus for the most obvious reason of mixing jazz and hip-hop. In addition to that ALL OVER YOURSELF is an instrumental album. There are other artists that came to mind before Flying Lotus was a name. Prefuse 73 and Fout Tet which are two acts that were at their height about ten years also may have had some influence here. 

The songs are slick, often inventive and have some formidable groves. Take for instance “Videos.” Thematic synth strings meld with a dubstep style beat not unlike that you might hear from an artist like Burial. A lead blues guitar is the focal point but the bass is also pronounced. A synth comes in towards the end giving the song an exciting and surprising end. 

“Domo’s Beat” has a great subdued yet funky beat. It’s a bit dark but smooth. I loved the vibe here. As the song progresses unique note sequences sounds unique and kept interested. The song changes just enough. The moment a beat starts to wane he mixes it up. 

Some songs like “Whoyouare (I am)” meld just enough out of the box experimentation with hip-hop. The song swells, hits hard but isn’t predictable. Good stuff. “Bobby’s Cut” is another solid cut. Jazzy drums and deep bass are main components here. It’s a good 2:00 am lounge song.

​BRSBK has a good ear. The songs and grooves don’t overstay their welcome. He gives you just enough and moves on. Overall, this is a great debut and sets a very foundation for this newcomer. Can’t wait for more.
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

    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