Heartbeats in Hyperspace
Funky beats + Electronica + Space setting + ???? = PROFIT!!!
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Type of Album - Original Electronica.
Genres - Electronica. Rock. Chiptune. Dubstep.
Favorite Songs - Moonbase Blues and Clash Of The Droids.
Review - I realize doing two groups in a row that are video-game-like but not actually covering video game stuff is silly... However, I'm doing it anyways. Despite these reviews being Video Game Band focused, I don't mind branching out to some highly related bands, like electronica and chiptunes, that deserve some attention and love. I wouldn't bring this to your attention if I didn't think it was worth your time. And guess what? Crunk Witch fits that exact bill.
Now, up until a little while ago (around a week or so from this post's post date), I only knew Crunk Witch's name and hadn't actually given their music a shot yet. I regret not looking into them earlier. I saw them live alongside a favorite/friend of mine, Doug Funnie. (I've reviewed his material not too long ago right here.) The group is just a two person act consisting of one Brandon Miles and one Hannah Colleen. They seemed like delightful people and put on a pretty dang good show, despite the venue's lack of... I don't know what it was supposed to be. Interesting enough music that I'm glad I picked up a few of their albums. Enough about the people and places though, let's jump into the music!
Crunk Witch brings a very unexpected sound to the table. I'll be honest. I had no idea what their sound would be. Based on their name, I expected something a little more... crunk I guess? Like rap with some heavy wubs or hardcore dance music. I DON'T KNOW WHAT I WAS EXPECTING! IT's like some kind of strange milkshake made with chiptunes, dubstep, punk, rock, and a couple other flavors. Despite this sounding like a strange shake, the flavor that came out was something not only different but really good and quite tasty. The best comparison I could think of was something like Professor Shyguy but with a dash of punk mixed in.
From the album's very first song, you truly get a feeling of being blasted into space. You explode into the atmosphere on a tasty chiptune-ary and then thrown into a great space battle with dubsteping. You almost can't help but want to get on down to the music. (Already beginning to see the reason for the name Crunk Witch...) There's so much beat and rhythm that you can feel it wash over your body as you try to hold back breaking down. As each wave of sounds hits you, you can taste all of the flavors of the music contained inside. It's pretty dang tasty to me, but it's not for everybody.
Even beyond the great beats and sound, you still get some interesting and catchy lyrics. It's not hard to take a great beat and ruin it with vocals and lyrics, but these guys hit a really great mix between the two. Each track comes and goes with its own little story of adventures through space and time. There's a lot of romance-based ones, but that's a given considering the name and all. (Not a bad thing either!) Heartbeats in Hyperspace comes with a lot of story The adventure through love and space is quite visible. You've got heroes, robots, bandits, lots of love, love spats, betrayal, intrigue, and still rocking with that killer beat. And when the final track comes to a close on Hyper Magic... You get this ending credits vibe from it and almost hate to see the journey finally come to an end... NOW!
Would I say this album is worth your time? Very much so.
Would I say that Crunk Witch is worth your time? Incredibly yes.
Thus, you should go out and scrap up a little Crunk Witch to get down and boogie with!
Pros - A very space-tastic album with a very incredible and original sound. Good rhythm and beat. Great vocals with clever and catchy lyrics.
Cons - Not much here if you can't accept the crazy milkshake of music and style contained within. I eagerly await more things from them!
~May the Crystals Guide Me~
