auragin_boi Member since Aug 01st 2003 20939 posts
Mon Jun-01-15 12:12 PM
"Any thoughts on Alina Baraz & Galimatias' "Urban Flora Ep"?"
Play list: 1-Show Me - Great introduction to the EP, sound sets the tone for the entire joint.
2-Drift - Was already floating around the internet for a while. Definitely enjoy the song. Ramped up my anticipation for a full project.
3-Can I - Sultry and sexy. One of my favs.
4-Fantasy - Song that introduced me to the duo. I LOVE this song. Super dope.
5-Make You Feel - This along with Pretty Thoughts came to me at the same time. I was very into this song and reinforced that they'd make a great project together.
6-Maybe - Maybe is probably my second fav song to Fantasy. Change up at the end of the song is really dope to me.
7-Pretty Thoughts - while I enjoy this song, probably my least fav on the joint.
8-Unfold - Very solid closer.
All in all, I was very pleased with the EP, though I'd already owned half of it, I wish there were at least 3 more songs to make it a full album. Perfect mood music IMO. Looking forward to more from the two if they continue to work together. Alina's voice captures me in a way that isn't too monotone/boring but rather consistent. The soundtrack doesn't require lots of super high/low dynamics. She fits the pocket of the production perfectly and the lyrics, while simple and sometimes abstract, aren't pretentious or brooding. It's perfect mello.
Reminds me a lot of Embrya with the funk turned down and the modern electro turned up. I'd definitely suggest a listen.