\nElectronic Eulogy [From Morse Code Infinity]<\/i> can be
\ndescribed at best as modest electro-pop with no real spectacular
\nmoments.<\/p>\n
The music on
\nElectronic Eulogy<\/i> has no frills or fancies, no 100 lb. beats
\npulsating with aggravated steam, no crazy electronics, and no
\nself-indulgent gothic pretensions. Though sparse and restricted,
\nthe music does a pretty decent job at keeping things interesting
\nfor most part of the album. This is one of those records whose
\ncleverness lies in its simplicity.<\/p>\n
\nElectronic Eulogy<\/i> is an album of instrumentals and songs
\nwith vocals, both making presence in equal amounts. The
\ninstrumentals are nothing fancy, most of the time nothing more than
\na simple tune played on keyboards, with little visceral treatment.
\nThey resemble Moby’s style of techno (on
\nPlay<\/i> and
\n18<\/i>), only less melodic and a tad gloomier.<\/p>\n
The tracks with vocals make up pretty much the highlights of the
\nalbum, notwithstanding the fact that the vocals are not
\nparticularly impressive. Sung by one half of George & Caplin,
\nJeffrey Wentworth Stevens — the other half is Jason Fredrick Islen
\n— the vocals sound like as if sung by an emaciated alien; they are
\nextremely nasal, flimsy, and livid. However, coupled with the
\nquirky low-key techno music, the vocals do not sound bad at
\nall.<\/p>\n
As is the case with most indie music of today, the influence of
\nNew Wave and Radiohead-esque torment of electronic sounds is quite
\nvisible on
\nElectronic Eulogy<\/i>, and is most apparent on the first two
\ncuts — and also the album standouts — “Promenade” and “Wimbledon
\nHeadband.” The former, with its combination of riff and rhythm
\nresembling the 80’s, is the most new wave track on this album; and
\nthe latter, with its vocals subtly sung backward and sounding
\ncompletely nonsensical, is a trademark Radiohead-inspired indie
\ntrack.<\/p>\n
George & Caplin’s fantasy world isn’t ridden with any
\nserious paranoia to give its music any major kick. Hence,
\nElectronic Eulogy<\/i> does nothing more than just provide good
\ncompany when listened to, and has no lasting impact once it’s over.
\nThis disc is easily enjoyable, but it is easily forgettable
\ntoo.<\/p>\n