Captain of the Lost Waves recently released a nu vaudeville-style album of theatrical delight.
Download 'Hidden Gems - Chapter 1' from iTunes.
Captain of the Lost Waves has a style unlike any other indie musician I have ever reviewed. The band's distinct musical stylings possess an interesting combination of antique and modern sounds.
They recently released a new album titled Hidden Gems - Chapter 1 on March 8th.
The musical genres of this album involve rock, progressive, experimental, and nu vaudeville. The last genre mentioned is one I was not familiar with upon first learning of the band.
What comes to my mind when factoring this information in are circus acts and freak shows of that time; or better yet the sad-face clowns with their satirical dispositions.
Getting back to their album, it includes nine colorful, quirky tracks that shake up the imagination. As for the vocals, The Captain and Taffinder are in charge of this area. The Captain sings lead vocals, while Taffinder does backup vocals, at least to my understanding. And they have some impressive pipes.
The Captain's singing is powerful, harmonious, clear, and a bit playful. He sings as though he is performing on Broadway. It's as if he is singing before a large audience, full of theatrical wonder.
As for the lyrics, they are imaginative, quirky, and sort of hard to nail down the exact meaning of. Collectively, the lyrics are all over the place, picking at peculiar aspects of life it seems. And they are the most profound thing about the band's music.
The lyrical makeup of each song is like a separate nu vaudeville act, expressing the amusement and melancholy of human nature. It's clear the band is trying to take listeners to another world, while still managing to be down-to-earth.
Overall, I give this album a 9 out of 10 rating.