Album reviews for those of us who are only slightly jealous of goldfish because of their evolved and superior attention span that we’ve all lost. 

Album reviews for those of us who are only slightly jealous of goldfish because of their evolved and superior attention span that we’ve all lost. Have an album submission? Email it to us at Contact@TheRooster.com

LOCAL

OKO TYGRA // OKO TYGRA 7” EP

Release Date: May 23, 2015

Sleep, my child. Sleeeep. Only two songs deep (uh, because it’s a 7-inch), the new release from OKO TYGRA is an enriching introduction dealt by the rising indie-pop act. Dream-inducing as it may be, the two tracks “Glass Jaw” and “Plasticine” still separate themselves enough to make an educated guess where the band may go with future, longer releases. Fair warning, however, the music is calming as a mother’s coo, and isn’t the safest companion while sitting in morning traffic without stimulants.

Tkettle // Rocky Mountain Remixes

Release Date: April 22, 2015

When Tkettle’s “Rocky Mountain Remixes” dropped into our submissions, we were absolutely skeptical at first. Great name, but the local producer takes on some big mainstays of the industry, including alt-J, Pretty Lights, The Temptations and even GRiZ. That’s a bold maneuver. The remixes get there, even if it is kind of all over the place with selections. If nothing else, check out our favorite track amongst the album’s musical brood: Odesza’s “White Lies (Tkettle remix).”

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

MURS // Have A Nice Life

Release Date: May 19, 2015

MURS has been around every block in his fruitful career, but says he feels like he’s never had a defining solo album until now. “Have A Nice Life” is crammed tight with his signature flow and underground styled beats — yet lyrically roams around everything from (not) cheating on his wife to the events in Ferguson, MO. What it is, is a real album, a full one, which drops the played out search of a marketable radio hit. Refreshing, really.

Emika // DREI

Release Date: May 4, 2015

The overall down-tempo style of the English musician Emika is something her fans eat whole with a large un-slotted spoon. The new “DREI” album may not pull in any new fans because of its unique calling card, but it certainly keeps the old ones satisfied to no end. The 10-track effort crawls through tripped out soundscapes and showcases Emika’s vocals more than in releases past, which works to its advantage. Pairing this album with a night on the patio or out camping should be required.