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Helvetia

Essential Aliens [ CD / Album ]

Essential Aliens

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  • Released Date: 19 Nov 2021

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

Helvetia's latest offering, "Essential Aliens," is like a spaceship landing in the middle of a beautiful meadow - unexpected, exciting, and slightly baffling. This band has never been one to conform to traditional genre expectations, and their latest album is no different.

Kicking off with the hypnotic track "Cosmic Dust," listeners are immediately transported to another world where synthesizers hum with alien melodies and guitars twang like space-age cowboy gunslingers. The eclectic mix of influences on this album is as diverse as the Milky Way itself, with nods to 60s psych-rock, 80s new wave, and even a sprinkle of 90s shoegaze.

Lead singer Benjaman D. Bear's vocals are a highlight throughout "Essential Aliens," floating above the intoxicating sonic landscape like a friendly extraterrestrial ambassador. Tracks like "Stellar Nursery" and "Interstellar Jive" showcase the band's ability to create spacey, atmospheric soundscapes that are both dreamy and danceable.

However, not every track on this album hits the mark. Songs like "Black Hole Blues" and "Martian Lullaby" veer dangerously close to meandering filler, and may leave some listeners feeling lost in space. But overall, Helvetia's "Essential Aliens" is a voyage worth taking for those who are willing to embrace the unknown and let the music carry them on a cosmic adventure. Strap in, dear listeners, and prepare for lift-off.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Not So Infinite Life of Weird
2. Crooks Go in the Ground
3. New Mess
4. Jumper
5. Claw
6. That Strange Pull
7. Rocks On the Ramp
8. Star Hinged Trap
9. Caroline Stays/The Al Snatch
10. Why Am I Missing
11. The Echo Creek
12. Does It Go Backwards
13. Better Get Gifted
14. Skit 8

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About the artist

Helvetia

Helvetia, the brainchild of enigmatic musical mastermind Jason Albertini, offers up a truly unique sonic experience that is impossible to categorize. With a career spanning over two decades, this Pacific Northwest-based artist has consistently pushed the boundaries of indie rock, blending elements of lo-fi, dream pop, and psychedelic rock with ease. Albertini's songwriting is both intricate and haunting, with lyrics that are as thought-provoking as they are mysteriously enchanting. His distinctive vocals float effortlessly over fuzzy guitars and hypnotic rhythms, creating a sound that is at once nostalgic and forward-thinking. Helvetia's live performances are a sight to behold, with Albertini and his bandmates effortlessly transforming the stage into a swirling vortex of sound and energy. From intimate acoustic sets to raucous electric shows, Helvetia never fails to captivate audiences with their raw talent and infectious energy. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to the world of Helvetia, there's something for everyone to love in their vast discography. So grab your headphones, turn up the volume, and let Helvetia take you on a musical journey unlike any other. It's a wild ride, to be sure, but one that is well worth taking.

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