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

Kaleidoscope Effect - Ivories

2/2/2017

1 Comment

 
Picture
​Kaleidoscope Effect

Ivories
self-released; 2016

3.6 out of 5

By Andrew Westberry

Based in the twin cities of Minnesota, the four members of Kaleidoscope Effect met at McNally Smith College of Music, where they lived together and studied music production and recording. After releasing their first album in 2014, Kaleidoscope Effect released Ivories in late 2016 and are currently finishing up recording their second full- length album which will be released in 2017.

Swelling steel guitar chords, lazy yet crisp percussion and solid piano playing welcome the listener to the record in the intro of “Hazeltine.”.The track takes cues from alternative country, folk and pop styles with Jordan Goldberger’s mellow, alluring vocals leading the band through the dynamic tune and background vocals and guitars completing the soundscape as it progresses.

Reversed audio from a piano creates an ambient, experimental atmosphere in “Where Are You Tonight” before the song launches into the piano-focused, driving power anthem that is as harmonious and melodic as it is quick and aggressive. Pulsing bass and drum solos pepper the track, and carefully placed electric guitar riffs add much flavor to the song without overwhelming the listener.

The next track “Wondering” continues in the piano-heavy pop style that characterizes much of Kaleidoscope Effect’s music. Conventional song structure and mostly surprise-free chording choices make this song very accessible to fans of many genres, yet the band succeeds in infusing the song with their own personalities and unique style.

​The album comes to a close with “Four Stories” a celebratory and thoughtful track that incorporates soaring vocals, ambient guitar riffs, powerful percussion and lush piano chords into a strong emotive piece. As a band, Kaleidoscope Effect has accomplished in a very short time what many bands fail to ever achieve, and Ivories is just one example of the group’s collective talent and skill.

Tweet
1 Comment
Cristie Maki
2/4/2017 10:56:48 pm

What a great review! Well written, thanks they deserve this!

Reply

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

    April 2021
    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