Italian progressive rockers' M.E.M.E ( Musical Examples of Modern Experiments) released debut album Le Domande Dopo on April 2nd.
The quartet produced the album themselves but was halted due to the recent lockdown. Thankfully, the band returned to the studio to finish what they started. The band formed over their common interests in Trap Music and internet culture. They mix 70s progressive influences with psychedelic rock stylings and electronica. The band formed in 2015 in a Western Rome garage by guitarist Fregia$ and the drummer Papy, who were subsequently joined by vocalist Condor and bassist Brock This nine-track EP features the evolution of this exciting act through elements of electric music, rock, and rap.
The opener "Aroma 2.0" is a reference to the band's history. The primary techno pads build tension to a sombre bridge, before exploding into rap verses. The track features subtle reggae beats in the instrumental with the juxtaposition between Italian and English verses. Next up is "Pinolo" a more stripped back song. Condor's angelic timbre hoovers above funky guitar lines and jazz rhythms.
M.E.M.E show strength in building atmosphere and creating resolutions through a variety of tempos and rhymic structures. This allows the writer to convey raw emotions, whilst vesting in the listener. One such example is "Lei'e Bellisimo( La Regazza Che Sta Ascoltando Questa Canzone)" is another serene track, as Condor's sustained notes are set against a warm ambience. "Mountain Bitch" has all the equal charm and flattery as the aforementioned, as the tranquil electronica leaves you drifting away. Whilst "Xanos" provides an obstinate comparison. Jagged metal guitars roaring over hasty rap vocals playing off one another.
M.E.M.E deliver an artistic exhibition that takes the listener through their lives to create a beautiful record of intrigue, sadness, and hope. Words by Anselm Anderson
Le Domande Dopo is available via all major streaming platforms now.
"Lei'e Bellissimo ( La Regazza Che Sta Ascoltando Questa Canzone)
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Epic thank you man!
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