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Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting and bewildering world of Lolina’s sixth album, “Face the Music.” Led by the enigmatic artist Inga Copeland, Lolina delivers a captivating blend of tropical pop, jazz fusion, CDJ-mangled easy listening, and psychedelic swingbeat. With her surreal murmurs and perky poetic abstractions, Lolina creates a sonic experience unlike any other. Fans of Mica Levi, Smerz, and Prince’s “Around The World In A Day”-era will find themselves right at home.
Building on the momentum of her jerky August release, “Fast Fashion,” Lolina takes us on another mesmerizing journey with “Face the Music.” This album brings her songwriting style closer to her Hype Williams-era sound, blending discernible songs with surrealist poetics and edgy pop subversion. The title track sets the tone, juxtaposing bone-dry programmed drums and electric piano improvisations with ritualistic chants. It’s a musical paradox that effortlessly straddles parody and deadly serious outsider art.
“Forget it Left Bank” takes the experience to another level, offering a brain-scraping rap-no-wave freakout that manages to be lysergic and, almost unexpectedly, catchy. Lolina’s deadpan half-rapped vocals are crucial, evoking the spirit of “Rapture”-era Debbie Harry with a couldn’t-care-less iciness reminiscent of Tricky. The track rides on a dollar bin Hammond loop that perfectly aligns with the skewed brilliance found on Leila’s early albums. Here, Lolina walks a tightrope, effortlessly transitioning from pop coherence to freeform, reality-bending outlandishness, surprising listeners with lighters-in-the-air neo-psychedelia at random intervals.
The eerie polish of “Music is the Drug (Album Version)” continues the rap-not-rap atmosphere, presenting a nu jack jammer that challenges its own strangeness. Lolina’s earworm chorus may deceive casual listeners into mistaking it for pop music, but her subtle touches consistently push the boundaries. Dissonant jazz fusion blasts and a prolonged outro that reverses the entire track into a dragging solo shimmy add an enticing layer of intrigue.
“Face the Music” may appear on the surface to be Lolina’s most straightforward set of songs, reminiscent of her electro-pop influenced “The Smoke” from 2019. However, lurking in the shadows are seductive dissociations and intriguing twists, much like those found in the head-mashing “Live in Geneva” or “Fast Fashion.” This album is a testament to Lolina’s artistic prowess and willingness to challenge conventions.
Embark on this remarkable musical journey with Lolina’s “Face the Music,” a virtual sequel to her nimble electro-pop release from 2019. As you explore each track, you’ll discover a delicate balance between pop sensibilities and seductive dissociation. This album comes highly recommended for those seeking an unconventional and captivating sonic experience.
