Millionaire Paradisiac
Pias Recordings 2005
By Russell Garwood
The title Pardisiac is about as quirky as the music contained within. Millionaires sound is the musical equivalent of a United Colours of Benetton ad, the rock template contains nods to industrial, heavier styles, and dance, topped off with a zaniness that wouldnt be found within a million miles of United Colours of Benetton. The electronics are well integrated, and vary between melodic and noisy, but always entirely fitting, and showing diverse influences. Melodic, crunchy guitars provide a powerful backbone, above which the effects laden singing fronts each tune with style. Bass and drums form a cohesive driving unit, if both entirely straightforward (something the music requires with its otherwise circuitous twists).
Everything is topped off with polished production and a good song-writing. While most tracks lack overtly memorable hooks, Pardisiac is a very enjoyable listen; its very easy to put on and drift off. This said, the albums longevity remains to be seen, whether it can maintain the listeners interest for more than a few weeks depends entirely on how much you like the style. For fans of accessible yet vaguely experimental music, Millionaireare worth checking out.
7/10
Official Millionaire website
Official Pias Recordings website
Pias Recordings 2005
By Russell Garwood
The title Pardisiac is about as quirky as the music contained within. Millionaires sound is the musical equivalent of a United Colours of Benetton ad, the rock template contains nods to industrial, heavier styles, and dance, topped off with a zaniness that wouldnt be found within a million miles of United Colours of Benetton. The electronics are well integrated, and vary between melodic and noisy, but always entirely fitting, and showing diverse influences. Melodic, crunchy guitars provide a powerful backbone, above which the effects laden singing fronts each tune with style. Bass and drums form a cohesive driving unit, if both entirely straightforward (something the music requires with its otherwise circuitous twists).
Everything is topped off with polished production and a good song-writing. While most tracks lack overtly memorable hooks, Pardisiac is a very enjoyable listen; its very easy to put on and drift off. This said, the albums longevity remains to be seen, whether it can maintain the listeners interest for more than a few weeks depends entirely on how much you like the style. For fans of accessible yet vaguely experimental music, Millionaireare worth checking out.
7/10
Official Millionaire website
Official Pias Recordings website
