Label: Alpha Pup Records
Catalog#: APR024
Source: WEB
Release date: May-05-2009
Format: mp3
Quality: 320 kbps
Size: ~70 MB
Genre: Electronic / Reggae
Style: Trip-Pop / Experimental / Surf Pop / Downtempo
Tracklist:
01 (01:48) The Simplest Way
02 (04:31) May Baleen
03 (03:34) Body Heat
04 (03:53) Let It Go
05 (00:55) Five Hundred An Ounce
06 (03:16) Crony Island
07 (03:34) Hit and Run
08 (02:44) Blue Moon
09 (00:59) Until We Meet Again
10 (03:56) Hit and Run (Dntel Remix)
11 (02:43) Let It Go (Flying Lotus Remix)
Nicholas Thorburn, a.k.a. Nick Diamonds, has a curious preoccupation with nature. His experiences fronting indie-pop outfits Islands and The Unicorns are tinged with references to whales, rivers, and the sea. It then comes as no surprise that the prolific singer-songwriter’s debut effort with his newest project Reefer is heavily influenced by the Hawaiian landscape that spawned its creation. Recorded on the shores of Maui with hip-hop producer Daddy Kev, the duo incorporates the island’s gentle seaside rhythms to create a luscious soundscape composed of sonic waves and sun-drenched harmonies. The band’s debut self-titled work – originally given the cutesy name The Life Narcotic – takes its listener on a peaceful trek through weed-soaked Hawaiian beaches to the tune of euphoric strings and trippy beats.
Composed of six full-length tracks, three interludes, and remixes by Dntel and Flying Locus, Reefer delves into a variety of genres without losing its quintessential laid-back flavor. While composed sea-side, the collection’s surfy hits are toned-down with a subtle darkness characteristic of Thorburn’s other projects. One example is “Blue Moon,” a reworking of the classic ’30s ballad. While the track is a distinctive remake, it incorporates subdued beats, reminiscent of a day spent beach-side drinking coconut juice, overpowered by Thorburn’s ominous and foreboding vocals. This juxtaposition adds a delightful touch to the over-done classic, making it both blissful and slightly spooky.
One of the record’s better cuts is “May Baleen,” a loop-filled track touched with a slight reggae feel. Opening with a sample of an incoming tide, it encompasses all the bliss to be had drinking — and perhaps engaging in other narcotics — on a beach far away from home. “Let It Go” is a more composed ballad, though still tinged with the tranquil seaside loops that permeate throughout the rest of the record. All of the album’s tracks — interludes and remixes included — are composed of this serene feel, which begs the questions of whether or not Reefer is able to push itself beyond this one technique. As a whole, Reefer has proven its capacity for producing sunshine hits, but only time will tell if it will be able to push itself past the spaced-out beaches of Maui and towards more diverse soundscapes.
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