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Bones in Butter is back with Cosmopolis, an album that plunges headfirst into the dark underbelly of society. This dystopian tale embodies and even satirizes the ins and outs of societal issues with unapologetic smugness.
Cosmopolis opens with “You Just Drowned” which turns from Milutin Krašević’s smug monologue to the refrain of having lost it all witnessed by angelic, soulful harmonies and a darkly sexy soundscape made up of swaggering guitar riffs and pulsating beats. Water bubbling sounds surface as a writhing guitar solo portrays a drowning man, symbolizing the consequences of unchecked ambition.
“Cosmopolis” also tackles the horrors of war in “A New Generation, Pt. II” with eerie guitar riffs and relentless drums. Luna Skopelja’s sultry vocals intertwine with Krašević’s deep baritone, creating an atmosphere of chilling dread.
“Transform” offers a glimpse into the allure of corruption with catchy melodies and a pulsating beat that create a sense of dark euphoria, perfectly capturing the seductive power of easy money. Krašević’s sharp vocals exude a dangerous confidence, mirroring the intoxicating rush of joining the fast lane.
All these themes Cosmopolis handles, create a hollowness, like that on “I Can Love,” a rock anthem with pounding drums, delving into men being unable to be vulnerable to even their women. The repeated refrain, “Oh, believe me, I know what love is,” is both desperate and heartbreaking.
Then we have “Going to Cosmopolis” bringing everything together broodingly with a steady, ominous drumbeat that sets the stage for Krašević’s candid, ruminating, and laid-back storytelling. He portrays a destructive society with the lyrics, “Anything goes in Cosmopolis, where nothing really is what it seems.”
Listen to the very relevant and necessary Cosmopolis by Bones in Butter on Spotify.
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Review by Naomi Joan