Carbon
Ropeadope, 2022
8/10
An extremely creative listen, the Bangkok artist Sirintip returns with a sophomore album that comes after 3 years of climate research and welcomes many contributors to the electro-jazz meets pop hybrid.
“hydrogen” opens the listen with warm, expressive singing before swift and playful electronica enters the adventurous jazz versus electro-pop that makes good use of Chris McQueen’s moollon guitar, and “aqi” follows with nolan byrd’s skilled drums and marimba complementing the graceful singing and intimate spirit.
Deeper into the affair, “red eyes” recruits a firm beat that illuminates Sirintip’s absorbing pipes and Nic Hard’s synth bass programming and drum programming, while “Unspoken Gold” showcases Owen Broder’s agile baritone saxophone amid the well timed piano from Kengchakaj Kengkarnka.
Arriving near the end, the bare beauty of “earth moment” pairs Sirintip’s gorgeous voice with the emotive keys for sublime piano balladry, and “siri” exits with programing and vocal effects contributing to the stylish, inventive finish.
Sirintip and company birth a new conversation about climate change, and their dedication to the cause is present by making this one of the world’s first bioplastic records, which is a plant based high performance natural polymer that will have focus on sustainability in the vinyl pressing process- a concept that’s as innovative as the music.
Travels well with: Claudia Acuña- Duo; Dred Scott- Rides Alone