Timber Timbre - Creep On Creepin' On (02/07/2011)
Canadian trio Timber Timbre have released their fourth album Creep On Creepin' On, an album that could easily be the soundtrack to a psychological thriller. Timber Timbre have expertly mastered the dark and creepy sounds that paint a portrait of an unsound mind. However, unlike a thriller, there is little suspense to Creep On Creepin' On and the album quickly becomes repetitive.
Taylor Kirk's moody, resonant vocals are quite unique, but at times their mono-tone becomes dull. The title track is a highlight of the album, and also serves to break-up some of the monotony with its light, dreamy piano, and some jazzier vocals from Kirk.
On Black Water, over a lazy, but controlled bassline, Kirk croons, "all I need is some sunshine" and I can't help feeling that I too need some sunshine to alleviate the cloud of gloom created by the album.
On many of the albums' tracks, the Timber Timbre have kept their sound very restrained - almost too restrained. All of the songs are carried along by a strong, unrelenting beat, but I find myself waiting for them to let loose, even if just a little bit.
Creep On Creepin' On includes several instruments which have the potential to become exceptionally interesting tracks and build upon the horror film vibe. Obelisk and Swamp Magic manage to do this, and create an even spookier mood than any of the lyrical tracks. However, closing track Souvenirs is a lacklustre end to the album; going nowhere before trailing off into silence.
Creep On Creepin' On is my first introduction to Timber Timbre, and they haven't exactly won me over with it. I don't entirely dislike the record but when listened to all at once, Creep On Creepin' On is a little too much gloom; I feel it might be better enjoyed in small doses.
Chelsea McIntyre
Taylor Kirk's moody, resonant vocals are quite unique, but at times their mono-tone becomes dull. The title track is a highlight of the album, and also serves to break-up some of the monotony with its light, dreamy piano, and some jazzier vocals from Kirk.
On Black Water, over a lazy, but controlled bassline, Kirk croons, "all I need is some sunshine" and I can't help feeling that I too need some sunshine to alleviate the cloud of gloom created by the album.
On many of the albums' tracks, the Timber Timbre have kept their sound very restrained - almost too restrained. All of the songs are carried along by a strong, unrelenting beat, but I find myself waiting for them to let loose, even if just a little bit.
Creep On Creepin' On includes several instruments which have the potential to become exceptionally interesting tracks and build upon the horror film vibe. Obelisk and Swamp Magic manage to do this, and create an even spookier mood than any of the lyrical tracks. However, closing track Souvenirs is a lacklustre end to the album; going nowhere before trailing off into silence.
Creep On Creepin' On is my first introduction to Timber Timbre, and they haven't exactly won me over with it. I don't entirely dislike the record but when listened to all at once, Creep On Creepin' On is a little too much gloom; I feel it might be better enjoyed in small doses.
Chelsea McIntyre