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

Chiefly Palomino - Broken Still

7/18/2014

0 Comments

 
Picture
Chiefly Palomino

Broken Still 
self-released; 2014

3.5 out of 5

By Demiera Harris


There’s something impressive with music that wasn’t planned and just sort of ‘happens’; a sort of chemistry appears that just can’t be found in other situations. Chiefly Palomino have uncovered this magic equation with their unique band name that just flows off the tongue and the Broken Still EP, four songs of melodic rock goodness that is almost impossible not to be drawn to. 

I am almost afraid to get lost in the beautifully buttery melodies that appear so often throughout this EP, because the tempo and sound are guaranteed to shift with little to no warning. It makes this sound like one of those bungee rides, where you’re not quite sure of how long the cord is and so before you’re ready you’re jerked up, just to fall again – and yet the lack of predictability is exactly what makes it so much fun!

While all of the songs share the momentum swings, each has a differently influenced melody or beat that sets it apart. The introductory song “The River,” for example, utilized a smooth bluesy vibe that almost toes the line of folk. This one seems to have the most dramatic shifts in speed, oscillating very quickly between the slow soothing melody and dirty grungy rock portions. 

The guitar seems to dance in “Reason I’m Here,” supplemented by strong galloping drums. Rather than relying on speed changes, this song relies more on volume to provide depth, going from loud to quiet with the same ease as before.   

“Israel” only subtly shifts in speed or volume; the shining part of this song is the riff melody. It’s complex yet highly hummable and easy to remember, all at the same time. This song seemed as though it was going to rely on the melody only but alas; the last two bars of this song were unexpected and incredible.

Finally, but certainly not the least, “Ancient Banks” employs an interlude that is equal parts jam session, equal parts solo wankery that is all around pleasing to listen to. It goes into an even quieter, slower build up that leads to a satisfying burst of energy before the album wraps itself into a ball and curls up for a well-deserved nap. 

As someone who really enjoys and appreciates the art of pendulum tempos and sounds, I had a ball listening to this. Everything works together so well, and yet still has this air of ‘just because’ that makes it carefree and simply fun to listen to. All in all, it was a fantastic collection of songs and I hope Chiefly Palomino makes a full length in the future.
Become A Fan
bandcamp
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

    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