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

Intro Signal - Sign

10/6/2015

0 Comments

 
Picture
Intro Signal

Sign
self-released; 2015

3.5 out of 5

By Andrew Westberry

Alternative rock band Intro Signal produced their first full length Sign in August of this year, marking the beginning of a promising career and indicating the recognition of a surefire métier by the band members. Quick, pulsing electronic synthesizers commence the album in “Someday Soon” which soon transitions into a traditional rock band sound, complete with drums, guitars and continuing synths.

The dark, reverb-heavy sound continues through “Good” but “Dog Food” features more of an unprocessed sound that focuses more on raw, acoustic tones, melodic harmonies from voices and chord-shifting bass lines. The avant-garde is a theme running through the entire album, making itself evident in the intro of “It’s Always Ok,” as well as the ever-changing chords and unconventional riffs permeating the record.

Slowing down the energy in “On a Monday,” Roscoe explores the upper limits of his voice in extended falsetto segments. This variation brings extra diversity to the band’s sound, making it easier for the listener to maintain an awareness of the music as a whole. The record picks back up in “Nice Shoes,”,the most piano-laden song on the album.

Rock organ chords, piano riffs and echoing vocals bring necessary life to “So Cold” and “When You Sleep,” which otherwise could feel like reruns of earlier songs on the album. These small, yet significant alterations make the album extremely impactful, as Intro Signal displays its capability of forming songs around a common atmosphere without descending into repetition or unintentional musical déjà vu.

These slight shifts in sound continue until “Adjectives” draws the album to a close. The simplest and catchiest song on the record, the classic chord progressions and sunny lyrics combine in a masterful exposition of musical skill. And as a whole, the album Sign is genuinely a work of art that exposes more meaning and more enjoyment with every listen and every listener.
Become A Fan
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