Album Review
Dear Laika – “Pluperfect Mind” – [Memorials of Distinction]
mickeyslim 11/29/2021 A Library, Cassette
Dear Laika is the phenomenal project of Izzy Thorn of the North Wessex Downs, who has been experimenting with pop music since 2016. Utilizing both digital and analog sounds via the Roland Juno 106, prepared piano, distorted field recordings, and tape-warped vocals, Thorn, at only 23-years-old, seems to have perfected the art of leftfield pop.
Every track on this album is quite striking, hitting themes of loss, anxiety, seclusion, self-identity and self-image, documenting parts of Thorn’s transgender experience. Washes of hypnotic mesmer, swaths of opulent murmurs, tones and drones, warped other-worldly vocals that speak directly to the depths of your ethos.
Absolutely stunning, one-of-a-kind, album. I am very excited to see where she goes next in her compelling musical journey, KFJC will be keeping their ears close.
you heard it 25 times on kfjc! most recently:
- 7 days ago, Cynthia Lombard played Black Moon, Lilith
- 110 days ago, Grawer played Lilac Moon, Reflected Sun
- 140 days ago, Ann Arbor played Guinefort's Grave
- 143 days ago, Sir Cumference played Black Moon, Lilith
- 146 days ago, Bryan Chandler played Quinta Del Sordo
12345 S. El Monte Road Los Altos Hills, California 94022
Public Inspection File
add comment