… Of One Of Many Worlds
Snappy Little Numbers, 2021
9/10
Listen to … Of One Of Many Worlds
The solo moniker for New Mexico/Colorado musician Mike Marchant, as Steady Circuits the multi-instrumentalist makes quite an impression with this debut album that is nearly impossible to categorize, as he references the current indie-rock scene as well as throwback electronica.
“Intro (the other side)” sets the tone for the record with a very dreamy, even spacey opener that’s nearly spiritual in its hazy delivery, and “Do It For The Dead” follows with a firm beat amid an indie-pop angle that’s soaked in dense melodies thanks to the clever synth work.
Moving along, “Who Broke The Radio” flows with a busy and dizzying display of adventurous electro-pop that’s not short on ambience, while “End Times Cassette” brings many ideas to the table, where much attention to mood yields both a playful climate and a cautious, almost ominous finish. “Come On” then textures the setting with well timed keys, swift drum machines and some of the best guitar playing on the album, making for an instantly memorable album highlight.
Rounding out the listening are “Habitat Three (No Face And No Station)” and “Always”, where the former offers synth acrobatics that are as captivating as they are irresistible, and the latter exits the affair surreal and radiant in its precise and thoughtful execution.
A co-release with Cloud Command Sound, physically there’s 2 batches of 50 cassettes out there for this one, one blue tinted, the other pink, and there’s also 50 deluxe CDs pressed. Regardless of your preferred method of absorbing it, just make sure you allot some time for … Of One Of Many Worlds, cause Marchant’s talent won’t disappoint.
Travels well with: Sunshine Satellite- Sunshine Satellite; Empty Palace- Secret Names