Puzzlecuts
Like A Human Being
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Review by Aileen Connors
Review by Dave Simpson
Late Cambrian certainly seem to have a lot to
look forward to in the coming months. After
closing out 2014 by touring around Europe
with Wheatus, Deli Magazine named the
Brooklyn based band as one of the top three
NYC indie acts to watch out for in 2015.
They’ve also been able to enjoy hearing their
music played on a number of popular TV
shows, including The Real World.
At the moment the pop/rock ensemble are
hard at work rehearsing material from their
new record for live performances. Golden
Time – the group’s third album – was funded
through PledgeMusic and has recently been
released for purchase on iTunes. It features
nine tracks that have an extremely sunny
disposition, radiating nothing but warmth and
good feelings.
“Throwing Shade” is made up of striking
synths, funky riffs and merry vocals. It’s a fun
and catchy number loaded with enthusiasm.
“Golden Time” is just as happy, with its fast
guitars, infectious melody and vibrant
electronics, all of which generate a bright and
cheerful atmosphere.
Glitzy synths are the defining feature of
“Illamasqua”, forging a rhythm tailor made for
dancing. A jubilant melody joins in to help
secure a sound rich with optimism. “Game
Show” follows on with a warm and welcoming
vibe, produced by lively instrumentation and
absorbing vocals.
“Now” slows things down a little, featuring
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a riff that strolls along unconcernedly hand in
hand with gleeful synths. This is a playful
track that’s in no rush anywhere, being content
to take its time and relax as it unfolds. “Objects
May Appear” decides to get more purposeful
with its percussion and guitars, but keeps its
vocals light and airy.
Electropop anthem “Dybil” relies heavily on
sparkly synths and electronic effects. It’s a
glamorous approach that would probably find
it a nice home on the club scene. “ []Z