The Concrete Shamans have just released their latest album, Futura Robotica. The album, which is now available on all major streaming platforms, features a total of seven tracks that showcase the group’s unique blend of electronic, world music, and retro-infused influences.
The album opens with “Voyage To Chedari Prime”, which kicks off with a pulsing beat before introducing a haunting melody played on what sounds like a traditional Middle Eastern instrument. The track builds slowly, adding layers of percussion and electronic effects before reaching a climax that feels both exhilarating and slightly ominous.
Another highlight of the album is the title track, “Futura Robotica”. This track features a robotic voice reciting a litany of spiritual truths while a driving beat and scratched samples create a sense of futuristic wonder and emotional catharsis.
The album also features the track “Can U Feel It”, a downtempo boneless track without a beat but with a catchy Nommostyle vocal hook. “Xalatross” takes a Jazz-Inspired approach to instrumental synthwave, with glitchy beats and distorted synth sounds creating a sense of otherworldly chaos and potent cruising vibes.
“Unspoken” is a slower, more introspective track, featuring a mournful melody played on what sounds like a woodwind instrument. The song deals with a robot who finds himself struggling to understand addiction and 12-step programs. The track builds gradually, adding layers of electronic effects before fading out into an ethereal haze.
“Space Surfer” is a propulsive track with a pulsing bassline and funky synths, creating a sense of being a kid in the 80s, dancing with a cereal bowl in your hand while you watch some bangin’ Saturday morning cartoons. And finally, “Unlock The Source (Video Version)” closes out the album with a more cinematic mix of the multi-genre track that was previously released as a single. Incorporating elements of classic rock, hip-hop and hyperpop, the track features a driving beat, west coast style synths, and a sense of urgency that builds to a satisfying climax.
Overall, Futura Robotica is an album that deals with themes of exploration and discovery as well as sobriety, mental health, artificial intelligence, and what happens should robots develop their own religion. It’s a fascinating exploration of futuristic concepts that’s sure to appeal to fans of electronic music and experimental sounds.
If you’re interested in checking out the album for yourself, it’s available now on all major streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music. And if you’re a fan of The Concrete Shamans’ unique blend of electronic and world music influences, be sure to give this album a listen.
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