Loving, Port Juvee, Foam, & Elaquent
Loving - If I Am Only My Thoughts
They say that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but sometimes a cover is a good and accurate reputation or interpretation of what is inside. In the case of Loving’s new album, the warm vibes alluded to by the album art are abundant and the songs activate an inner tranquility.
Port Juvee - Motion Control
You’ve heard of mind control before, but this is Port Juvee and they are in the business of “motion control” with their new album. They put together a satisfying mix of surf and post-punk that makes it impossible to resist the urge to dance around a little bit.
Foam - So, Anyway
So, Anyway is the unleashing of a total wall of noise that doesn’t sacrifice catchy melodies for the sake of being loud. Instead the whole album has an urgency and power that emanates from the frantic guitar lines and the vocal power needed to be heard over top.
Elaquent - Forever Is A Pretty Long Time
Guelph Ontario’s Elaquent wanted to work with all his favourite artists on this latest album and easily lured them in with his smooth beats. Forever Is A Pretty Long Time is captivating from start to finish and there is an overall ambience that ties everything together as the rappers change with the tracks.
- Jeshaiah David