Sajama Cut
The Osaka Journals
(Universal)
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Sajama Cut’s latest is a Frankenstein monster hybrid of styles that evoke a variety of musical inspirations which range from the jangly guitar stylings of R.E.M. to the distinct vocal characteristics of Ohio Indie legends, Guided by Voices. The Jakarta quartet of Marcel (vocals), Aldi (guitar), Mario (bass), and Andry (drums) made their smash debut with a track called “Less Afraid” on the soundtrack for “Janji Joni.” The hit was perhaps reminiscent of The Strokes’ raw energy, but with a looser, more dirty, blues edge. Their track “Fallen Angel” was their first single and still stands strong on the album with its vocal harmonies and melancholic chords. Marcel’s vocals (mostly in English) set the band apart from their more mainstream peers by maintaining a definite unpolished quality and the instrumentation of the tracks is varied and lush. Recommended for fans of underground sound. |