Dammit, the breakdowns are back and I got sidetracked but I’m more than determined to get everything squared away before I take off to my happy place – a Backstreet Boys show in Vegas with my boy band minded gal pals. So before the tears started flowing I was really enjoying Curious Quail’s After The Lights Failed. There was something really honest about it and I appreciated the musical truth brought about with their alternative delivery decorated with hints of chiptune and indie tossed about.
“Instant Gratification” wasn’t as instant as one would think, but “Moon + Stars” sure was. Once it really got going, I was in love with the orchestration more than anything. If you’re like, where’s the chiptune, well I found it in another favorite – “Heavy Rain.” And while I really want to say one titled “Giraffes” was the best, nothing could top “Refugee Camp.” It reminded me a bit of The Tower and The Fool – and if you’ve read my words for some time, you know how big of a compliment that is. That was the one that tipped the scale on the honesty factor and I could just feel it. Songs like that are why I love music.
Shaking out the tears to wrap this up and let you know that if you like your alternative music with an indie backbone and chiptune appendages, check out Curious Quail today. It’s not that hard. All you have to do is click all the links I’ve graciously provided. So no excuse to fall for After The Lights Failed, out May 30.
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