Snowglobe "Oxytocin" (Makeshift)
By
Monday. Jun 26, 11:13 AM
Whimsical, off kilter pop.

Upon first listen, Oxytocin begins with what sounds like a pretty messed up rendition of “On Top of Old Smokey.” A classic about a meatball covered with cheese somehow is morphed into an ode about love hormones. To be honest, I couldn’t determine if it was deliberate or unintentional: I guess one could make an argument between the correlation between cheesy meatballs and cuddling. Nonetheless, as I listened on, I began to see a pattern to their madness. Snowglobe have found a way to utilize some of the tried and true sounds of rock ‘n’ roll and interpret them with a unique spin and experimental textures. It is hard not to escape the overt Brian Wilson or Beatle influence in Oxytocin, but at the same time Snowglobe don’t seem to completely rip off their influences. They have found a way to pay homage to the greats while crafting their own experimental identity.

I enjoyed this album, but I wouldn’t say it is everyday listening material. It is a great disc for those whimsical summer days when you need something just a little off kilter. I would recommend Oxytocin to any of my friends who understand what The Flaming Lips are trying to accomplish. This band and album are good, they do what they do well, but it’s not for everyone. Snowglobe are one of those few bands that can tread the water of truly whimsical melody without losing the listener along the way.
www.snowglobemusic.com
www.makeshiftmusic.com

Listen to a song from this album in our Radio section!

Scott Conine

Got something constructive to say? By all means, rant away. Gonna blab about something unrelated and/or talk shit? Don't expect your comment to stick around.