Jimi Tenor, the Finnish-Filipino multi-instrumentalist and producer, returns with his latest album "Metamorpha," a captivating journey through sound released on February 14, 2020, under BubbleTease Communications. Collaborating with bassist and house music producer Maurice Fulton, Tenor crafts an hour-long sonic experience that seamlessly blends electronic, ambient, and experimental elements.
"Metamorpha" opens with the sprawling "Komodos," a track that sets the tone for the album's exploratory nature. The album's second track, "The Flat Roundabout," continues this theme, with its hypnotic rhythms and atmospheric textures. The concise "Crispr Babe" offers a brief respite before the album dives back into its immersive soundscapes with "Frozen Blue" and "Lassi Laggi."
The album's midpoint brings "Journey to Bismuth," a track that lives up to its title with its evolving melodies and intricate arrangements. "I Play the Strings of Your Heart" and "The Duel" showcase Tenor's knack for creating engaging narratives through sound, while "Dawn of the Sky Train" and the closing track "Kiss Me After the Acid Rain" bring the album to a close with a sense of resolution and finality.
Throughout "Metamorpha," Jimi Tenor demonstrates his unique ability to blend genres and create soundscapes that are both familiar and otherworldly. The album is a testament to Tenor's enduring creativity and his continued evolution as an artist.
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