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Connan Mockasin's Caramel: A Sultry, Unsettling Soundscape
4 Oct
Summary
- Connan Mockasin created Caramel based on the imagined sound of its title.
- The album was recorded in a Tokyo hotel room by the artist.
- Mockasin employs vocalizations like sobbing and moaning throughout the album.
New Zealand psych pop artist Connan Mockasin has released Caramel, an album conceived around the very sound of its title. Recorded in a Tokyo hotel, the sophomore effort from the 30-year-old musician is characterized by a thick, globby instrument delivery with an adult contemporary polish.
Caramel opens with a Barry White-esque deep voice and a coy giggle, setting a flirtatious tone. Mockasin's signature style is evident in his soulful synth melodies and vocalizations, which range from gentle howls to dramatic falsettos and belted choruses.
The album showcases Mockasin's willingness to explore the sonic representation of human emotions. Throughout Caramel, he incorporates sounds like sobbing and moaning, continuing the theatrical approach he demonstrated on his previous album, Forever Dolphin Love.
