Search - Neotropic :: Mr. Brubaker's Strawberry Alarm Clock

Hauntingly appealing

yippee1999 | New York, NY United States | 05/21/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is probably the most "unusual" CD in my collection. The music has the ability to conjure up feelings of fear in the pit of your stomach, or a sick feeling of impending doom, or an eery stillness in the world. In other words, the music really makes you FEEL something. Not necessarily light or happy feelings, but the ability with which this music affects me is so strong, I can't help but be drawn into it. I could see much of this CD being used on various movie soundtracks. I try to be open-minded in my musical taste, and once bought Aphex Twin's Drukqs CD. I listened to it a number of times, to give it a chance, but didn't like it at all. Mr. Brubaker's ... is completely different, so if you didn't like Drukqs, perhaps you'll like this one."

You cannot imagine a more jaded atmosphere.

Gary N. Chamberlin | 03/19/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"She brings me darkness in times of happiness. She brings me light in times of sadness. I honestly love the feeling of being 'hurt' by the music. Give a listen."

She knows what time it is

Rob Lightner | 11/17/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Neotropic (Riz Maslen) is one of the most engaging and consistently intriguing constructors of electronic music playing today. Alternately playful and distressing, Brubaker's will reward both casual and deeper listeners. The haunted house layering of Saucer Song give way to the neurotic electro-goth goofiness of Gutted without missing a proverbial beat, and the rest of the album is just as thoughtfully devised. There's darkness and light here, creating plenty of shadows to play and get lost in."