Living Isn't Easy
Living Isn't Easy
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Format: Vinyl / 12" Album

Our Take
Our Take
Quirky, charismatic, and utterly chaotic, ROBOCOBRA QUARTET's latest offering, "Living Isn't Easy," is a rollercoaster ride of raw emotion and unbridled energy. Frontman Chris Ryan's wailing vocals are equal parts haunting and hypnotic, drawing listeners in with their intensity and vulnerability. The band's fusion of jazz, punk, and spoken word creates a sound that is truly in a league of its own, defying traditional genre boundaries and carving out a space all its own.
From the frenetic opener, "I Am the Servant," to the brooding closer, "The Massachusetts Institute of Technology," each track on "Living Isn't Easy" is a journey in and of itself. The band's unconventional instrumentation, including saxophones, trombones, and even a typewriter, adds an extra layer of depth and complexity to their sound, keeping listeners on their toes and constantly guessing what will come next.
But amidst all the chaos and cacophony, there is a sense of catharsis and release that is undeniably powerful. ROBOCOBRA QUARTET isn't afraid to confront the darker aspects of life head-on, and their willingness to lay bare their innermost thoughts and feelings is both refreshing and inspiring.
In the end, "Living Isn't Easy" is a testament to the power of music to heal, to challenge, and to ultimately bring us closer together.ROBOCOBRA QUARTET may not make it easy, but they certainly make it worth it.
Track Listing
Track Listing
1. Flew Close
2. Wellness
3. Labyrinth
4. Heaven
5. Micro Person
6. Chromo Sud
7. Plant (The Succulent Blues)
8. Kilmore Close
9. Night
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Delivery & Returns
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About the artist
Robocobra Quartet
Hailing from Belfast, the enigmatic four-piece known as ROBOCOBRA QUARTET effortlessly blend jazz, poetry, punk, and avant-garde influences to create a sound that is truly all their own. Led by the charismatic frontman and spoken-word poet Chris Ryan, the band's live performances are a whirlwind of frenetic energy and musical virtuosity, leaving audiences in a state of awe and bewilderment. With a name like ROBOCOBRA QUARTET, you'd be forgiven for assuming that the band's music is as wild and unpredictable as a robotic cobra. And you'd be absolutely right. Their debut album, "Music for All Occasions," is a cacophony of saxophones, trumpets, drums, and spoken-word poetry that defies categorization and demands to be experienced. ROBOCOBRA QUARTET's lyrics are as dark and existential as they are tongue-in-cheek and absurd, exploring themes of love, loss, anxiety, and the nature of existence itself. Ryan's distinctive vocal delivery, which veers from a soothing croon to a frenzied scream in the blink of an eye, adds an extra layer of complexity to the band's already eclectic sound. In a music industry that often feels stale and formulaic, ROBOCOBRA QUARTET are a breath of fresh air. They are unabashedly weird, wonderfully eclectic, and unapologetically themselves. If you're looking for something truly original and utterly captivating, look no further than the one-of-a-kind musical stylings of ROBOCOBRA QUARTET.
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