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Neon Indian - Era Extrana
:: September 26, 2011 :: by Paige Winston
Neon Indian, aka Alan Palomo, has made quite the name for himself since the debut in 2009, Psychic Chasms. Since then, the genre of chillwave has taken an even more lethargic route. Remaining in the lead, Neon Indian’s latest release, Era Extrana, is a smooth flowing and celestial album may pull you into the clouds with it. With a beginning that sounds like a spaceship climbing to ludicrous speed, “Hex Girlfriend,” has the bitter longing of a displeased narrator. The song's atmosphere wraps around the lyrics “weekend rituals resurrecting feelings our sober minds reject.” It’s coupled with lazy crooning.
"Arcade Blues,” as someone may imagine, sounds like a compilation of Nintendo fighting games announcing “fight.” It seems to flow from nostalgic video game sequences to something with much more depth when he speaks of “finding something else to do.” The song, much like the rest of the album, is not to be taken literally, but rather appreciated for clever word play and lyricism.
Neon Indian has flawlessly created an album exploring the depths of loneliness while remaining to be a light listen.
Listen to "Arcade Blues" -