Previously, LIT MAJOR’s music was recommended by Bandcamp Daily as new and notable, as well as on other platforms. Now, there is some new music from this artist.
This album, in its conception, is something like a “breakup album”. There might be different kinds of breakups. For the artist themself, the breakup is about losing a vital friendship.
Can relate: it looks like in adulthood, it is not quite easy to find friends. Sometimes, friendships can be lost “just like that, for an unknown reason”. In the press release, the artist mentions ghosting as something that was quite sad in the situation. However, being honest and also accepting – this is what is suggested in the press release. What a time to connect with creativity and record some new music though. Probably, in this sense, the album can be a mental companion for almost anyone.
How does the album sound? There are many interesting details when it comes to its sonic production.
Sometimes, the music sounds like an old radio rock song. In harmonies – at times, a bit sorrowful, but also quite comforting and velvet. The music is also a sonic collection of different guitars: 12-string, electric and even lap steel and slide guitar.
There are also interesting details when it comes to sound production: for example, the folk song disappearing in the a capella choir in the last track; the detuned guitar (is it?) on track 2, “We Are Gone”; the use of reverb on voice in track 6; the use of percussion; electric guitar in a surf music style on track 5, “Bitter Pill” and also the guitars at the end of this track.
What else? Track 1, with distorted sound background and noise, also with a solo that sounds like 8-bit music. Fancy electric guitar texture on track 10. Amplified voice at the beginning of track 11.
What is more, there is also a kaleidoscope of folk songs: a ballad with violin on “The Muse”, the 9th track, a country folk song on track 8th, “You and Your Ghost”; some classic folk songs, as well a track of that kind of folk music which is frequently used in short animated movies on the track 6, “Won’t”.
Wow, many details!
Speaking about comparisons, I’d suggest that sometimes music and melodies sound like The National, especially what I heard on “Trouble Will Find Me”. The collections of acoustic guitars could also remind music of Thurston Moore’s solo. Folk music like that could also sound like something from a black and white movie.
My ideas? I guess, the album can be a good match for cozy evenings, background music for cooking a dinner, or a stay-at-home weekend. Recommended.
Written by Natalia Es
