Eden Mulholland - Feed The Beast (18/06/2013)
It’s a real hit and miss when a member from a successful band spins off to produce their own solo music. Will they become a washout or will this work be the legacy they are remembered for?
Eden Mulholland, better known as the lead singer and guitarist in New Zealand rock band, Motocade, has released his debut solo album that shows another side to the multi-layered artist.
Feed The Beast, released earlier this month features a range of aural compositions that range from slow-sailing acoustics to raging slams of the bass against Mulholland’s voice of defiance and urgency. Tapping into his experience in dance and theatre, Mulholland’s debut album looks to forge a new genre, experimenting with a range of creative inspirations and layered sounds.
‘I Will Echo’, one of Mulholland’s better known tracks from the album (courtesy of Triple J) reminds me perfectly of teenage angst and defiance with a strong drum beat backing Mulholland’s raspy, grungy vocals. Swirled with the rise and fall of electronic beats, I can imagine it blaring out a young surfer’s car window as he cruises down the oceans streets with his friends for the nearest surf break. A really catchy, easy to listen to track!
‘Body Double’ is a mysterious compilation of hushed vocals against a busy mix of layered electronic splices and drumbeats. ‘Where Is My Jealousy’ opens with a long orchestra-style performance with a powerful scaling piano solo, showcasing Mulholland’s many musical talents before his strong vocals pierce the landscape with a more complex, open-ended song about life and human nature.
‘Feed The Beast’ is a reflective track with features a raw acoustic guitar teamed with Mulholland’s weary vocals whereas ‘Behind Itself’ completely overturns the group of standing genres from the album, producing more of an electric, dance vibe with alien vocals that force you to get up and fist-pump.
Eden Mulholland has produced an album suited to almost any musical taste. Not one song on the multilayered Feed The Beast album is alike in genre or composition, which goes to redefine what makes up a skilled musical artist. From freestyle dance to acoustic reflective music, Mulholland’s eclectic range of music is a mixed bag of genius that is sure to suit almost any musical appreciation.
Aneeka Simonis
Eden Mulholland, better known as the lead singer and guitarist in New Zealand rock band, Motocade, has released his debut solo album that shows another side to the multi-layered artist.
Feed The Beast, released earlier this month features a range of aural compositions that range from slow-sailing acoustics to raging slams of the bass against Mulholland’s voice of defiance and urgency. Tapping into his experience in dance and theatre, Mulholland’s debut album looks to forge a new genre, experimenting with a range of creative inspirations and layered sounds.
‘I Will Echo’, one of Mulholland’s better known tracks from the album (courtesy of Triple J) reminds me perfectly of teenage angst and defiance with a strong drum beat backing Mulholland’s raspy, grungy vocals. Swirled with the rise and fall of electronic beats, I can imagine it blaring out a young surfer’s car window as he cruises down the oceans streets with his friends for the nearest surf break. A really catchy, easy to listen to track!
‘Body Double’ is a mysterious compilation of hushed vocals against a busy mix of layered electronic splices and drumbeats. ‘Where Is My Jealousy’ opens with a long orchestra-style performance with a powerful scaling piano solo, showcasing Mulholland’s many musical talents before his strong vocals pierce the landscape with a more complex, open-ended song about life and human nature.
‘Feed The Beast’ is a reflective track with features a raw acoustic guitar teamed with Mulholland’s weary vocals whereas ‘Behind Itself’ completely overturns the group of standing genres from the album, producing more of an electric, dance vibe with alien vocals that force you to get up and fist-pump.
Eden Mulholland has produced an album suited to almost any musical taste. Not one song on the multilayered Feed The Beast album is alike in genre or composition, which goes to redefine what makes up a skilled musical artist. From freestyle dance to acoustic reflective music, Mulholland’s eclectic range of music is a mixed bag of genius that is sure to suit almost any musical appreciation.
Aneeka Simonis