Victims of the Avantgarde by The Kiss That Took A Trip, aka M.D. Trello, is a fascinating exploration of sound and emotion. The album, born from trauma and frustrations, transcends its origins to deliver a diverse 90s alternative experience.
The album, entirely recorded and self-produced in a home studio, reflects Trelloโs meticulous craftsmanship and broad musical influences, which include Talk Talk, Penguin Cafe Orchestra, Mogwai, and Nine Inch Nails, among others. Layers of electronics, guitars, and Trelloโs own deep vocals create a soundscape thatโs both atmospheric and engaging.
โ(God Bless Our) Holy Highwaysโ opens Victims of the Avantgarde with an eerie, shimmering soundscape, grounded by rhythmic drums and Trelloโs enigmatic vocals.ย โSkull and Crossbones,โ the standout single, takes a dlmore uplifting approach with its building guitar riffs as Trelloโs vocals soar like a siren, and the trackโs emo, catchy vibe builds emotional resonance.
Tracks like โThe Dailiesโ surprise with their retro radio glitch intro with Mid Atlantic TV voice and hauntingly beautiful piano melody. Trelloโs voice soothingly trails with a melancholic beauty, while the hopeful coda reintroduces electronic elements. โIrma Vepโ injects a dose of upbeat energy with its pulsating groove and soaring vocals, and surprising us with the thought-provoking question: โwhatโs stronger than death?โ
โWhoop Whoop! Pull Up!โ closes the album with a theatrical, orchestral and nuanced ambience which leads to a pitch-dark silence in the bridge followed by a spoken word outro, creating a hauntingly beautiful finale.
Listen to the cohesive and creative Victims of the Avantgarde by Let The Kiss That Took A Trip on Spotify.
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Review by Naomi Joan