Review: A
Fans of Paramore, Florence and the Machine, Adele, and Grizzly Bear will want to take a trip north to French Canada. Montreal that is. The inspired lyrics and jazzy vocals of Sabrina Halde are just a pair of the many offerings.
Groenland pulls from so many interesting instruments the average listener couldn’t begin to count the ukuleles, violins, keys, and many more. It feels like at every note is a new chapter to the story. Groenland’s story seems darker (not scary or somber) in many tracks on The Chase, but in the end, the overall collection shines with hearty pieces.
I really fell in love with these worldly tracks.
“Superhero” strikes the listener with rich, sunbursts of guitar, percussion, piano keys and a ripe sonic music bed. Flush from the sparking riffs and flighty vocals, the biggest surprise comes from the grumbling saxophone. The sax makes its grand entrance near the end of the song in this swooping send off.
“The Things I’ve Done” has this guarded vibe to it; this track isn’t as open and free as “Superhero.” The music bed is quirky and fun, but mixed with the vocals wobbles between alternative rock and even pop.
“26 septembre’ has a stunning cascade piano opening. This song cultivates so many fast paced emotions. The percussion takes a backstage view, allowing the strings and keys a chance for the center spotlight. The vocals twirl around the music bed like a solo hipster dance. This song is chic without the glam; retro without the orange and lime greens.
“The Old Ways” is just a quick (:31) breezeway to “Immune.” The piano captivates and the percussion makes itself very well known in this track. It’s as if the drumsticks are hitting other drumsticks.
In the bridge of “Immune” this triumphant string section echoes alongside this electronic wall. The lyrics have this back-and-forth theme that seems to really fit with the pace and mood to the song.
“Criminals” is more poppy and the chorus is catchy. It’s even got some accordion
mixed in the bridge (although it sounds almost electronica). “La pievre” is as beautiful as it stirring.
“Daydreaming,” “Detour,” and “Our Hearts Like Gold” at their core are very similar and capture the listener deep into the emotion and robust music beds. And, the title track has this video game like introduction – like a little robot poking around. It is a juxtaposition from the lush vocals. This song really captures the overall vibe to Groenland and is layered with twists and turns any listener will dig.
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