What happens when one mixes blues with hip hop and children’s toy sounds? CocoRosie is what happens. This musical duo, comprised of sisters Sierra and Bianca Casady, takes music to an entirely different level. They’re known for their beautiful piano and harp melodies, along with their half-rap half-opera vocal style. In their most recent album, Grey Oceans, the Casadys take CocoRosie to another level.
It’s apparent this album has had more money and more time put into it than previous albums. The instrumentals are absolutely fabulous, like the horn piece in the song “Lemonade.” In the track “Smokey Taboo,” the Casadys portray an almost transcendtal feel, which contrasts with the normal synth-folk style of their songs. The lyrics also seem to hit the listener powerfully.“I get depressed in fancy hotel rooms, undressed, with nothing to flaunt but my loneliness,” immediately makes people ponder after listening to the phrase.
Bianca Cassady’s raspy and unique voice gives the songs more emotion and depth. Her voice is a portrayel of the hardships she and her sister have faced. The biggest tragedy the two girls’ share with their fans is the death of their younger brother. He is the theme to many of their songs, even including his baby crib on stage when performing. The Cassady sisters let their fans temporarily come inside their own little world through their music.
Grey Oceans has been their most successful album yet, with musicOHM giving it four out of five stars. They create their music for their own enjoyment, not for the enjoyment of their audience. This is why their sound is truly original.
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