"Instrumentals" is a curious album. Originally intended as a series of beats for rappers such as Lil B, Soulja Boy and A$AP Rocky, the chillwave beats are finely-crafted enough to stand on their own. Grime and dubstep influences seep into the mix, creating a result that is both moody and ethereal. Clams Casino, aka producer Mike Volpe, has created his own brand of chopped-and-screwed goodness here. Standout tracks like "All I Need" and "Illest Alive" (which contains a fantastic Bjork sample) are sleek enough to relax to, while at the same time maintaining enough composition and originality to keep the listener attentive. A fantastic album to get lost to on a sunny day as much as it is a chillout record, "Instrumentals" is a fine showcase for Clams Casino's talent at the board.
CLAMS CASINO - "INSTRUMENTALS"
Self-released 2011
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