Krauw has got a long history of music behind him. With his debut album, โInitiation,โ released on January 10th, he gives you alternative electronic music that is rock in sound and mood. Influenced by the intense energy and emotive power of rock, Krauw shows you the best of things happen when you initiate.
From the very first track, โInitiation โ Remastered,โ the album sets a mesmerizing and hypnotic tone. With electrifying instrumentation and subliminal atmospheric elements, the song creates an immersive field. Cold, steely beats intertwine with rhythmic synth textures, enveloping us in an exotic and expansive soundscape.
โTemerity,โ the third track, swirls with a catchy and fast tempo. The song pulsates with energy, driven by thumping beats and waves of sharp synth that cut through the sonic landscape with precision and intensity.
As the album progresses, โMaturationโ is your penultimate track that delves deeper into the enigmatic and mysterious aspects of Krauwโs musical vision. With a heavy bassline and distorted drive, the song exudes an intimidating aura, captivating listeners with its intriguing nuances and atmospheric textures. The frolicking lightness of the keys juxtaposes the gnarling distortion, creating a mesmerizing contrast that keeps the listener engaged throughout.
In โRevival,โ the album reaches a crescendo of emotion and energy. Trailing drones give way to softer, gentler tones, leading to a journey of revitalization and renewal. The songโs underlying beats grow heavier, infused with glitchy textures and thumping rhythms embodying the energy of revival. Through soothing undercurrents and quickening beats, โRevivalโ encapsulates the relaxing success that swells once Initiation comes to fruition.
Get on this vibrant and wondrous ride of initiation and self-discovery with Krauwโs debut album, Initiation.
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Review By: Naomi Joan