Planningtorock – W album review
When Sean is not caught daydreaming of a luxurious beachfront life in California, he can be seen saving lives in his free time - by a pool, that is! With a love for writing and music at a tender age, Sean's unique tastes in novels and music far surpassed those of his peers. Only diversified interests in big screen releases - movies of various genres, rivaled these passions. Sean's calm nature, yet quick wit, and love of impromptu comebacks allow him to easily become a part of many social circles. Those who know him best appreciate his loyalty. Academic interests and pursuits in the field of psychology round out the picture of this individual's profile!
From the cryptic electronic pop artist, Planningtorock comes the sophmore full-length release “W.” The sublime chamber-pop release is the follow-up to the Planningtorock synth-pop 2006 debut “Have It All.”
Planningtorock is comprised of Janine Rostron, the multi-instrumentalist and videographer from Berlin. The crafted experimental musician virtuously amalgamates various genres from classical to hip-hop and glam rock to opera, which culminate to showcase her alluring musical and video talents. Janine Rostron produces the intriguing and ultimately recognizable, almost mystical androgynous vocal delivery and intricately organized concert arrangements. The concert sets involve the distortion between live shows and the art of performance. Bizarre costumes embellish the intrigue and distinctiveness of Rostron. Planningtorock possess an alliance with the likes of Fever Ray, Mt. Sims and the Knife in 2010, as Rostron played a pivotal part in the opera “Tomorrow, In a Year.”
Janine Rostron’s project definitely possesses a distinctly intriguing, unique style. Encompassing powerful, almost haunting vocodered streams backed by stilted prospering orchestral arrangements and parroting drums coat the masterwork with a driven spectral theme.
Planningtorock’s “W” prides devotion to breaking the boundaries of sonic technology and songwriting portraying a visionary artist filled with much innovation and imagination shines through in their latest release. The album entrances the listener with intimidating haunting and entrancing unearthly anthems. Thus, creating in the soundtrack the abyss that is undeniably intriguing. “W” opens with the characteristic unearthly androgynous reverberation and repetitive lyrics supported by a repetitious orchestral arrangements smoothly convoluting “The One.”
“Going Wrong” seem to fit well as the selected track for the credits of a feature film, however, it does not empower listeners to leave their location, but rather arouses their curiosity. The overdramatic “The Breaks” transcends an overexaggerated ghoulish feel, which permeates Rostron’s admiration for mainstream pop. “Living It Out” proclaims a distinct upbeat creepy and mysterious ambitious dance track for the supernatural. The characteristic ghostly vocals are not to be missed. They envelop “Doorway” with repetitious sonic electronic pop and drum beats.
“W” beautifully formulates a spectral tale, a story for the supernatural. Painting a picture of empathy for the bizarre, the ghostly, the mysterious and the uncanny. The mystical release sympathizes with the unearthly – but undoubtedly humans too.
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