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

​Harakiri - ​Harakiri

2/8/2016

0 Comments

 
Picture
Harakiri

​Harakiri
self-released; 2015

3.6 out of 5

By Andrew Westberry

Psychedelic rock has been a staple in the American music scene ever since its heyday back in the late ‘60s, and its appeal is as strong as ever before. Harakiri pulls from this ever-morphing genre and infuses their own take on fusion, indie roc, and progressive styles on their self-titled album, released in 2014.

The highly polished “C’est La Vie” softly begins with a palm-muted guitar riff before diving into a crisp, well-orchestrated rock jam complete with scat singing, vocal harmonies and a driving drum groove. The song delves through several different sounds and styles throughout the five-and-a-half-minute tune, and the effortless, blending vocals are especially noticeable. The next song “Danger Will Robinson” builds on the themes from the opening track but knocks down the tempo just a bit without losing energy momentum.

“The Borgia” revolves around smooth guitars, velvety vocals and an overall throbbing soundscape that gives and takes throughout the song. Harakiri’s experimental side is evident in “Through the Gates” a song that plays with chords and harmonies in a cheery, relaxed way. The album intensifies with “Rumspringa” an emotive, dynamically powerful anthem.

A voice and lone guitar begin “To My Old Man” with vocal harmonies and lo-fi instrumentation taking the stage in an old-time radio-esque tune that quickly transitions into an angst-filled rock ballad. The band’s contrast in styles and incorporation of unlikely sounds captures the listener’s attention consistently throughout the album, and the danceable “Lorelei” embodies this perfectly.

“I Love Lucy” feels like the end of the album with its drawn out intro of screaming guitar notes and crashing drums. However, the record continues through two more tracks, “Epilogue” a straightforward jazzy piece and “Apples From the Tree” the creative, acoustically driven bookend to a genuinely enjoyable album. Harakiri can be confident that their album has achieved all a listener could ask for and will surely be received accordingly.
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

    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