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Sonic Delusion - Album Review: Without Warning
25 Jul 2015 // A review by Kerry MB
New Plymouth based band Sonic Delusion sound a little unexpected as their band name suggests, but upon listening I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to enjoy this album.
Without Warning is the band’s not-yet-released third album, and it’s a sensual delight to the ears for anyone who enjoys folk with something a bit different. Soft and harmonious and a little bit quirky, Without Warning has beautiful elements of Latin influence, and lingering vocals from the Kiwi of the group, Missie Moffat. Swiss Vocalist, Andre Manella, has a gentle voice, and lilt that matches their sound perfectly.
Tracks like These Boots have a wonderful jazz inspired tone, it’s soulful and a real stand out much like I’m a Firefighter, a great progressive indie style.
If you like soft, soulful folk with a bit of difference, check out these guys. A perfect chill out album for a lazy Sunday afternoon.
About Sonic Delusion
He loves to exploit his too funky for folk and too folky for funk signature style, well known to bring a live crowd to rapturous atmospheric joy. Stoking the groove with funky bass or beats that really get the audience going, Sonic Delusion’s uniquely upbeat, a bit tongue-in-cheek, and bursting with more funk than folk can handle, is irresistible.
Sonic Delusion kicked off his touring career in 2013 with an epic 9-month, 70-venue tour of New Zealand, and now has over 500 gigs in New Zealand, Australia, Switzerland and Germany, including several international festivals. Renowned for his unorthodox gig venues, having played concerts from a purpose-built stage on the roof of his family’s housebus, a shop roof, a lake, and multiple gigs in lounges around the country.
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