Nimby – Nimby
The underground scene has changed quite dramatically over the last decade. In the 2000’s, one could get away with amateur experimentation and lacklustre mixing if they rocked an underground badge. Thanks to a few notable members in the scene, many tapes are coming back with relevancy after being woefully forgotten with time.
The album starts with a repetitive, cute melody being looped as abrasive guitars slowly take precedent. Eccentric wailing creeps in, before the mix subtly devolves into a low-fi hip-hop mixtape, only to return to the fuzz before any conventional rapping starts. Distorted electronic drum-kits are the main focus on the album for the most part; when the album relies on them completely, it’s less engaging, such as beyond the 11-minute mark. There are interesting moments towards the end of the album, though they’re not as refined as the acoustic elements in the first half.
Nimby is a simple record, though bizarrely effective. The album is full of charm and personality. It’s important to judge the album for its time; a period where this would be considered quite unique. Unfortunately, it’s not made with much care or thought, often sounding far too experimental for its own good. Some refinement would have gone a long way.
Good
Listen to it here:
Nimby – Nimby
