Frequency Drift - Letters to Maro (2018) CDRip

Every single track on this album evokes real feelings and takes us on deep journeys. Frequency Drift has a knack for creating inventive instrumentals that flourish directly from the primary melody of each song, making everything feel organic and natural. Just when you think you have figured out a track, though, the band will throw a curve ball that will take you completely by surprise.

It really is difficult to pick favorites here. The title track begins the album “normally” in some ways, but soon falls off an edge vocally to become mind-bending. “Underground” feels blunted and almost folksy in some ways, with bright instrumentation taking the lead near the end. “Electricity” flows rapidly and may have the best chorus on the album, while “Neon” is visceral and foggy with a fantastic instrumental in the middle.

My favorites are actually in the second half, though. “Izanami” is quite Japanese in flavor and very intense musically. “Escalator” is probably my favorite overall, being rather sci-fi and electronic in overall vibe. “Who’s Master?” is a crazy track with a dominating vocal performance from Irini as well as heavy Japanese influence.

“Letters to Maro” is like a resurgence of original Frequency Drift ideas, but also somehow sounds totally different. Every track is its own exquisite piece of artistry that will enthrall you while also making you feel something. Frequency Drift still has a perfect record of albums, and they deserve your ongoing support.