Originalien
Ropeadope, 2023
9/10
A very eclectic musician from Los Angeles, the multi-instrumentalist Graham Czach is all over the spectrum of this fascinating album, where performers from all over the world accompany him for a truly unique rock journey.
“DOB 2023” opens the listen with a cinematic atmosphere that’s layered with warm synth and booming percussion, and the hazy “One Human” follows with dreamy singing and cozy acoustic guitar that’s complemented by strings and a dense climate.
Closer to the middle, “Born Solider” welcomes Dylan McGee Jones’ synth bass and Al Cleveland III’s thumping drums for a thicker rock presence, while “Can’t See A Thing” spotlights Angelo Moore’s (Fishbone) vocals and Makaya McCraven’s drums for a more psychedelic album highlight.
Arriving closer to the end, the piano focused and intimate “Where’d Our Love Go” is textured with much beauty that makes great use of Cleveland’s meticulous drumming for the emotive delivery, and “Come Home Again” exits with many vocalists and many players on brass, strings, guitars, and percussion for the multifaceted, worldly approach.
A concept album that surrounds a man that is born remembering his past lives and with the knowledge that the human spirit is extra-terrestrial, Czach pens a fascinating experience where every second is enthralling.
Travels well with: Claudia Acuña- Duo; Lisa Marie Simmons- Notespeak 12