Los Angeles-based artist Possibly Human presents a consuming sound all through the Early Man EP, which infuses a prog-friendly rock edge with spoken-word introspections on survival throughout humanity’s early phases. Alongside collaborator and author John Elkin, who has sturdy information of recent mystical ideas along with his research of historic instances, Early Man marks a totally engrossing success from Possibly Human.
Opening the album, “The Land He Is aware of” showcases the challenge’s aesthetical intrigue straight away. Spoken-word depictions of “working as quick as he can,” in reference to early humanity invokes the battle of survival. Glistening guitars and regular rhythms infuse inside a plucky bass line, including a melodic edge to the atmospheric development. “Crushing and Grinding” ensues with comparable themes of perseverance, additionally highlighting natural and medical experience that grows alongside humanity’s growing consciousness; the standout observe is described as akin to “a mystics name to the Shaman Expertise.”
A extra distortion-forward ominousness flows all through “Aurochs Bull,” visceral in its descriptions of dwelling by means of historic instances — the place a wide range of threats, from lack of assets to different animals competing for such, stay a relentless presence. “The Previous Man” is one other spotlight, notably in its expressive rhythmic and guitar intertwining. EP finale “The Stars” appears like a come-down comparatively, as one appears on the stars whereas considering their earlier day’s strife and observations. The six tracks persistently captivate of their heady thematic method and musical melding of spoken-word with hip-hop rhythms and rock-friendly guitars.
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This and different tracks featured this month may be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Rising Singles’ Spotify playlist.
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