Written by: George Snell, Published on 17/02/2013, Comments: 3 , Views: 713
CONTACT: Phone Number: Couldn't find the info
Website: http://emezie.com youtube.com/xykes
E-mail: emie@alum.mit.edu
This is his first album, and he is independent.
Here are his listed sites http://emezie.com youtube.com/xykes http://emezie.deviantart.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/Xykes http://emezie.tumblr.com/ http://www.myspace.com/emezie
ROCK OPERA REVIEW
First let’s talk about the album cover. I love it, I love the simplistic “less is more” style used through and the metaphor/symbolism of someone coming out of his shell and being nervous about playing his first music gig, especially shown with the big spot light.
The songs are performed very well, having a good use of Guitar, Hip hop, Alternative, Indie and Classic rock type of music.
All the songs are good as of each telling of an experience and have a lot heart/soul, each having an interesting story into them expect, for one song titled “Dork”. As it feels out of place as it is a guy hitting on a woman and failing type song, though not sung badly, the lyrics are ok and the instrumental of the song is admirable, it just feels out of place, especially having random video game sound effects used, unlike the beach/water sound effects used for “Guy Friend” and “Queen Fish, felt appropriate and well mixed in.
Outside from the “Dork Song” I like the rest of his songs, my favourites being “Golden Girl”, “Guyfriend”, “Queenfish”, “My Parasite”, “Forever”, “Boss Music” and “Caboose”, especially “My Parasite”, “Forever”, “Boss Music” and “Caboose” played in that order as all of those told together tells a really engaging story of friendship, love, betrayal , guilt and forgiveness. Which he has made a two part video story with the songs, as you can check here:
Acts: http://www.youtube.com/embed/2tZtv2HNp_w?list=PLAAD7CC4AE73C7303 http://www.youtube.com/embed/JFLeJxqLvGA
All I can say is that this is a definite “Like”, and I also recommend you look at Emezie Okorafor’s music and YouTube stuff, you will not be disappointed, and buy his CD to support this guy’s talent.
Rant or Rave: Rave
Pros: Singing is good & instrument playing is great Cons: Outside from the "Dork" song there are no cons
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