Somehow appropriate to be reviewing this group while feeling like a big bag of something unpleasant that rhymes with 'nit'. I do have to admit though, that listening to Konstantin Gropper is like plunging myself, headfirst into a bottle of Vick's vapour rub, because it makes me feel instantly better.
Mr. Gropper has melded a number of different styles, from flamenco horns to industrial beats, and the occasional Arcade Fire strings section, to come up with something relatively new. I particularly like the simpleness of the track "prelude" which has a cheery refrain which is making me feel very sleepy and relaxed right now.
I'm curious to see how Gropper pulls off the whole thing in a live environment, but thankfully I'll have plenty of opportunity to find out as his European tour continues as I write. Definitely check him out, and if you like it, buy the album.
Oh, and the picture is the Roman Baths in Bath, taken by yours truly.
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