Of course, they do know how to rock as well. His wistful “Powder Blue” floats like a spirit, the power of real country music - heartfelt and performed that way - mesmerizing. A day-dreamy “You’re Dreaming,” charging “Change Your Ways or Die,” and very up and witty “Clown Collector” all intoxicate equally.īurkum had been leading the local Minneapolis alt-country Blood Washed Band, specializing in gospel and country tradition. Composed primarily by Torrey, the songs make you feel great, no matter their tenor - or yours. “You’re Dreaming” - their debut-beams with one sunny rockabilly tune after another, the music rooted in a bygone era but sounding fresh, enticing, and even necessary today. But their band The Cactus Blossoms is anything but a mere nostalgia act. Pingback: Every A.C.Brothers Page Burkum and Jack Torrey (his stage name) sing in precise, maple and honey-mixed close harmony with stunning results, their similarity to the immortal Everly Brothers uncanny. Pingback: Song Review: A.C.E – Changer | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Song Review: A.C.E – Savage | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Song Review: A.C.E – Under Cover | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Song Review: A.C.E – Take Me Higher | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: The Top 10 K-Pop Rookies of 2017 | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: The Top 50 Best K-Pop Songs of 2017 (Day Two: 40-31) | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Song Review: A.C.E – Callin’ | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Six Reasons why 2017 has been an Underwhelming Year for K-Pop (so far…) | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Top Three K-Pop Songs of May 2017 | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Hooksġ0 thoughts on “ Song Review: A.C.E – Cactus” But then again, I’d much rather have this kind of ballsy debut than yet another retread of sounds we’ve heard a million times before. Things feel just a bit too fragmented, causing Cactus‘s more left-field touches to stand out in a way that may be off-putting to some. This is most evident as the immense chorus sweeps in, though I wish the hardstyle beat had been brought in during this moment instead of the ensuing breakdown. The sound is bright throughout, but with an aggressive sense of catharsis that gives the song a lot of drive. The instrumental’s skittering synth creates a tense, frantic environment that balances well with the more restrained verses. Luckily, the rest of the track impresses with its commanding energy and dance pop smarts. The noisy breakdown following Cactus‘s chorus is not for the faint of heart, and I’m still not entirely sure if it works or not. I don’t think I’ve ever heard this sound attempted before in a k-pop track, and its inclusion will likely polarize opinion. Its most unusual touchstone is the sub-genre “hardstyle,” which combines a heavy, double-time kick drum with distorted electronics and bass. And while the track hasn’t quite converted me into an instant fan, its adventurous nature definitely piques my interest.Ĭactus crams more ideas into its three-and-a-half minutes than many k-pop songs dare to explore. I went into A.C.E’s Cactus (선인장) without knowing anything about the guys. Beyond the hope for a strong, quality track, a debut is free from the kind of crushing expectations that can sometimes derail the comeback of more established artists. Debuts are always exciting, offering the chance for a rookie act to paint the first brushstrokes of what might become their sound.
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