Rob Sadowski (guitar/bass/keys) and John O'Reilly Jr (drums/percussion) are Blurred Scenery. They recently released a self-titled album Blurred Scenery. Sadowski has also been writing and producing music for television shows including The History Channel, The Discovery Channel, A&E, MTV, VH1, as well as digital media outlets.
This album is instrumental and to my ears is primarily a rock album. The first song is entitled “The Perils Of Not Knowing” which is a nice mix of sub genres. It’s a bit cosmic and cerebral like Radiohead and Pink Floyd but there’s definitely some prog and math rock in the mix. The lead guitar brings with it an ’80s sort of vibe as well. The title track “Blurred Scenery” contains a great groove. This had more of a ’90s indie rock flavor not too far from the band Hum. The mood feels hypnotic and meditative on “Signal Strength.” I loved the bass line on the song. “Sea of Tranquility” was a highlight and the title is apt. It’s very serene, tranquil and more or less builds with intensity and elements as it progresses. The song reaches a crescendo toward the very end which contains some silky guitar. “Human Transition” bursts at the seams with energy. The BPM is fast and blends electronic and organic elements really well. “5ths Apart” is an explosive song and very dynamic while “Waiting For Change” revisits the vibe of “Sea of Tranquility” which I think is the band's strength. I really enjoyed “Window Seat” but it also contains a different vibe. It’s more chipper than the other songs and felt more folk based with a tiny smidge of bluegrass. The band gets back into more moody music with “You And I” and closes with “A New Devil” which is a darker ambient piece which is basically free of percussion. This was a solid release from beginning to end. The musicianship was top notch and I thought the album was fairly cohesive. Recommended.
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