Catchy, Driving and Danceable
English electronic music duo Kyle Gibbon and Matt Robson-Scott, also known as Gorgon City, released their new album entitled Salvation on July 21. This EDM- and house-inspired album contains some hits and misses, but overall, it captures the upbeat club vibe well.
Salvation begins with “Wreckage,” which features Julia Church’s resonant, low-register vocals, thin drumbeats and soft, repeated synth lines. Church’s vocals and the instrumentals blend together nicely and encapsulate the mellow, futuristic feel of this track.
The following track, “Voodoo,” is much more energetic and danceable than the first track. The deep, brassy synths, snappy drums and airy vocals contribute to the fun, club-like vibe of this tune.
“Heartless” takes a greatly different approach than the other tracks, starting off with a soft and expressive intro. RAHH’s soulful and moving vocals shine through, as she sings, “I wish I was heartless / And made of stone / When I sink to the bottom / You can’t hold me back.” The delicate and smooth groove shifts with the entrance of punchy bass notes and a techno drumbeat. This tune’s dark and emotional lyrics, mixed with its catchy and invigorating instruments, provides listeners with an anthem they can sing their hearts out to on the dance floor.
One of the centerpieces from Salvation is “Pose” featuring Nez. This ballroom, vogue-inspired track consists of driving drums and syncopated sample hits that add to the extremely snappy and zestful vibe heard throughout. This tune is fabulous, fun and filled with attitude.
On the other hand, tracks like “A Lot Like Heaven” and “Remember The Days” lack the same energy presented in songs like “Pose” and “Voodoo.” “A Lot Like Heaven” has a few interesting synth sounds, but it is a bit too repetitive. There’s not much that immediately stands out to the listener as exciting or engaging. This is true of “Remember The Days,” as well, which contains very little harmonic variety.
Despite the few tracks that didn’t land, Salvation is a decently energetic and fun album. There are some promising tunes throughout this album that are perfect for the club scene. Those who have a taste for the nightlife will love Salvation.
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