Balthazar // Rats
A versatile, diverse album that fits neatly into the parameters of its genre.
Balthazar has encompassed the genre of indie to make an album that is simplistic in its effectiveness. The slower pace of their songs does not appear to be boring nor does it encourage restlessness but works with them to create an enthralling album ridden with velvety notes and understated vocals. The instruments are used to reach their full potential, being utilised in a range of different ways to make varied sounds for each song, constructing a versatile, diverse album that fits neatly into the parameters of its genre. Each instrument is delicately layered onto each other to create songs that are aesthetically pleasing to the ear; allowing each song to be individual and memorable in its own right, with one appearing momentous and the next seeming minimalistic and modest. Rats hint at jubilance whilst being subtly sorrowful, constantly scattering and artfully manipulating your emotions. The musical creativity is exceedingly apparent, though not at first and has been cleverly applied to every aspect of the album, making it stand out within its genre. All in all, in 10 songs Balthazar has succeeded in compiling an album that is engaging, memorable and unique, a sure victory that should hopefully lead to another album that is just as good as Rats, or maybe even better.
Balthazar has encompassed the genre of indie to make an album that is simplistic in its effectiveness. The slower pace of their songs does not appear to be boring nor does it encourage restlessness but works with them to create an enthralling album ridden with velvety notes and understated vocals. The instruments are used to reach their full potential, being utilised in a range of different ways to make varied sounds for each song, constructing a versatile, diverse album that fits neatly into the parameters of its genre. Each instrument is delicately layered onto each other to create songs that are aesthetically pleasing to the ear; allowing each song to be individual and memorable in its own right, with one appearing momentous and the next seeming minimalistic and modest. Rats hint at jubilance whilst being subtly sorrowful, constantly scattering and artfully manipulating your emotions. The musical creativity is exceedingly apparent, though not at first and has been cleverly applied to every aspect of the album, making it stand out within its genre. All in all, in 10 songs Balthazar has succeeded in compiling an album that is engaging, memorable and unique, a sure victory that should hopefully lead to another album that is just as good as Rats, or maybe even better.
