Teengirl Fantasy's new EP Nun is a short and sweet hosanna following their previous full-length work, Tracer, released in 2012. This duo, consisting of Logan Takahashi and Nicholas Weiss, has produced a dreamy pop sound that is singular to tracks such as "Cheaters" and "EFX." The 13-minute EP delivers a similar affinity for the pop sound, but also a hint at where Teengirl Fantasy is heading as their music progresses.
Title song "Nun" is a romping clump of bells, synths, and reverberating rip-slides. The driving factor in this piece is the waterfall effect delivered throughout. Peaceful, meditative, perfect for a high volume drive. "Eric" follows suit, a luxurious, downtempo track with sharp and rearing hi-hats, giving the piece a subtle "trap" effect. "Platinum" is the most sexy of the four, using a curvy synth that lures a few glitches here and there. Ending the EP is "Nun Beat" that is reminiscent of first track's body of sound and general melody.
Okay. So now we know that the EP isn't too much of a stray from their classic sound. If anything, it's more futuristic and that's needed for this eighties-oriented duo. There's some confusing conceptual elements that come into play here that need to be addressed, for the sake of electronic producers and current trends. The title of the EP, obviously, denotes a pious, religious figure who dedicates themselves to the path of chastity and piety. To highlight this connection, the phrase "Say your prayers, you are entering the positive force" suggests that we need to buckle our seat belts and get ready for a revelation. That's far from what this EP communicates.
Can Christian propaganda stop being trendy already? There's a lot more imagery within the bible that could be used in a more intelligent way. One more thing. Eric? Who is Eric? Is he the handsome priest that causes all the nuns to rip their clothes off and dye their hair platinum blonde? Who knows.
Grade: C-
Title song "Nun" is a romping clump of bells, synths, and reverberating rip-slides. The driving factor in this piece is the waterfall effect delivered throughout. Peaceful, meditative, perfect for a high volume drive. "Eric" follows suit, a luxurious, downtempo track with sharp and rearing hi-hats, giving the piece a subtle "trap" effect. "Platinum" is the most sexy of the four, using a curvy synth that lures a few glitches here and there. Ending the EP is "Nun Beat" that is reminiscent of first track's body of sound and general melody.
Okay. So now we know that the EP isn't too much of a stray from their classic sound. If anything, it's more futuristic and that's needed for this eighties-oriented duo. There's some confusing conceptual elements that come into play here that need to be addressed, for the sake of electronic producers and current trends. The title of the EP, obviously, denotes a pious, religious figure who dedicates themselves to the path of chastity and piety. To highlight this connection, the phrase "Say your prayers, you are entering the positive force" suggests that we need to buckle our seat belts and get ready for a revelation. That's far from what this EP communicates.
Can Christian propaganda stop being trendy already? There's a lot more imagery within the bible that could be used in a more intelligent way. One more thing. Eric? Who is Eric? Is he the handsome priest that causes all the nuns to rip their clothes off and dye their hair platinum blonde? Who knows.
Grade: C-
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