Chris Staples recently released a 13 track compilation album
recorded entirely on cell phones.
Staples says,
"I've been thinking, if a song is great you could record it on a walkman, or whatever is laying around and the soul of that great song will be communicated. It doesn't matter what kind of paper a great book is printed on as long as you can read it. Thats the analogy I always use. Anyway, all these songs were recorded on cell phones and nothing else. I have many very talented musicmaker friends, so thanks to them for participating."
This is an incredibly honest album, with nothing to hide behind. I stumbled upon it a few months ago while on a bit of a Chris Staples kick and still haven't grown tired of it. I truly believe in the idea behind this album, and the deep breath it takes to reflect upon what music really is.
Modern music is so loud, and I don't mean the volume. Listeners wait for a fat beat to drop or something to make them feel like dancing, and if the track doesn't deliver in the first 30 seconds they move on to something that will. This album foregoes the decorations, but lacks nothing in beauty. Artists such as Andy Hull, Chris Staples, Telekinesis, Bell Plaines, and more appear throughout. This is an album to be intentionally listened to, and is worth every second of your time.
listen and enjoy.
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