Garagee’s latest EP, ‘Garagee III‘, is journey through soundscapes that blur the lines between genres. The self-titled album showcases Garagee’s evolving artistry and their ability to blend diverse instrumental skills with emotive productive.
The album opens with ‘Tennaaa’, which sets the scene for the album with Garagee’s signature sound. The wistful guitars and saturated drums create a balance between tranquility and chaos that introduces you journey that follows.
‘Blood’, featuring Steve Kilbey, stands out as one of the album’s most haunting tracks. Kilbey’s brooding vocals, accompanied by the fairytale-like acoustic guitar conjures a dark and magical image that lingers. ‘Driver’ takes a different turn, embracing retro vibes with its percussive guitar and space-age synths. In contrast to ‘Blood’ the vocals are airy and floating along a smooth sound, offering a moment of escapism from the album’s narrative.
As the album progresses, tracks like ‘Rocks Of King’ and ‘Fare Well’ highlight Garagee’s ability to blend the natural with the surreal. ‘Rocks Of Kings’ featuring the gentle sound of birds before spiralling into a drum-laden journey. Meanwhile ‘Fare Well’ is dedicated to lost loved ones, with it melancholic guitars and radio static that create a sense of mourning and reflection.
‘Firewall’. featuring Jane McArhur, brings with it percussive elements inspired by 90’s sound, blending with sparkling guitar riffs and McArthur’s smooth vocals. This track, along with ‘Not Our Nature’ illustrate Garagee’s ability to innovate and draw inspiration from all genres to push traditional musical boundaries.
The album closes with ‘Nothing To See Here… And Everything’ a gentle serenade that brings the album back down to its smooth simplicity amidst the complexity of life. A perfect conclusion to such a diverse album.
‘Garagee III‘ is an eclectic collection of influences and sounds that Garagee have woven together in their signature style.
