Previously featured on one of our music feeds, Brooklyn-based band SNOWMINE unveiled two tracks from their upcoming album. Good news is, the wait is finally over with the official launch of their latest record.
Having listened to their initially released tracks Rome and Columbus, and finally the entire album, I have to say that Dialects remains close to what was shared earlier. A large proportion of the sound steers towards the calmer, laid-back pathway. Light traces of psychedelic-pop prevails in the first few chapters, predominantly in Rome and Further Along, Farther Away. Despite so, once you arrive at the
synth-laden instrumental, Safety in an Open Mind, the second half of the record propels towards an experimental whirlpool.
When experimental soundscapes meets vocalist Grayson Sanders voice, what comes into mind is an organic, cinematic illustration which brings out the ambient appeal to the album. This type of feeling is more prevalent in the second half of the album where the band embarks on an experimental adventure. Although such an approach adds a new dimension to the band's typical style, it also comes at a price. In spite of the neatly crafted soundscapes, the latter half of the album is relatively monotonous which might not sit well with fans of their uplifting signature hooks. Based on these aspects, SNOWMINE's latest record has carved a path for a brand new direction in terms of the band's development. The album has a lot to offer, providing a well-balanced split between their signature sound and their experimental quest. Yet, it is lacking in terms of it's versatility as a record that is suited for all types of moods and situations.
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