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DOMi & JD BECK: Jazz Duo's New Album Puzzles Listeners
31 Jul
Summary
- New album "WHO ASKED?" emphasizes composition over technical display.
- Tracks like "GROWiNG OLDER" explore emotional depth and time's passage.
- The duo aims to immerse listeners in their unique musical world.
DOMi & JD BECK's highly anticipated sophomore LP, "WHO ASKED?", marks a significant evolution for the jazz duo. Emerging in the early 2020s, they garnered acclaim for their virtuosic performances. This new album, released on Anderson .Paak's Apeshit label, prioritizes composition and thematic exploration over sheer display of chops.
The album opens with "ÉPiPHANiE," setting a mood that invites listeners into a realm of unconventional melodies and rhythms. Tracks like "GROWiNG OLDER" reveal a surprising emotional directness, pairing strong melodies with introspective lyrics about the passage of time. "SMALL EYES" offers a sincere, musically intricate ode to a pet.
"LOVELY MASQUERADE" critiques the modern music industry, while "PUZZLE PiECES" wraps themes of friendship and faith in glitchy electronics. The LP features only three instrumentals, but they are standout pieces, showcasing the duo's dynamic range and playful experimentation. Ultimately, DOMi & JD BECK seek to immerse audiences in their unique sonic universe.
