Bloomfield Machine, the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist and producer Brian Kassan, has delivered a mesmerizing and eclectic album with โLeft To Our Own Devices.โ Hailing from Huntington Beach, CA, Kassan showcases his prowess in crafting atmospheric and genre-blending music that traverses industrial rock to spacey electronic soundscapes.
My favourite, โInventing Hope,โ an ambient gem that transports listeners to the climactic moments of a space opera. With gentle, spacey synths and sporadic percussive elements, itโs a wistful journey that sets the tone for the album.
โMinister of Loneliness,โ where โ80s-infused guitar tones gracefully intertwine with mechanical-like rhythms. The fusion of industrial electronic and rock elements is a compelling and aesthetically stirring experience.
โWhen Is It Done Really?โ beckons comparisons to the likes of Boards of Canada, with its icy synth-driven chills and rhythmically escalating intrigue. The crunchy pulses create an intriguingly infectious pull, making it a standout track on the album.
The finale, โLevels Of Infinity,โ aptly concludes the album with haunting spaciousness and eerie mid-point blasts of distortion. It encapsulates the albumโs essence, emphasizing its personality-filled soundscapes.
โLeft To Our Own Devicesโ is a captivating listening experience from start to finish. Bloomfield Machine has established himself as an innovative artist, and this album solidifies his position in the music world. A nod to electronic pioneers like Jean-Michel Jarre and Vangelis while incorporating modern saturation and new wave energy, โLeft To Our Own Devicesโ reaches new heights, solidifying its place as an exceptional musical offering. Itโs a testament to the power of music to transcend boundaries and transport us to higher territories of sound and emotion.
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Review By: Diana Reed