June 30, 2012

Album review: The Local Nobodies--EP

Album review: The Local Nobodies--EP

I am continually impressed by the rise of small, independent artists as well as the relevancy of the local artist in the modern music scene. However, as with any industry, the signal to noise ratio is exceptionally high.

So, when a young man approached me at the Lupe Fiasco show with three paper sleeved albums and an eager smile I was simultaneously intrigued and skeptical.

It was a pleasant surprise.

The young man in question was Frankie Flowers of The Local Nobodies A playful hip-hop group local to Milwaukee, WI. While it is very clear they are a young band, they had a surprising sense of musical composition and rhythm. With judicious use of sampling and some auto-tune (used correctly, I might add) these guys bring an ear catching sound that is unique without being completely out of touch with the genre. It is hip-hop that is not sexist, which is refreshing. Front man Frankie Flowers mange’s to avoid many of the pitfalls that young hip-hop and rap artist fall into. He has a precise sense of rhythm a pleasantly cocky attitude.

Where The Local Nobodies falls short is composition. The album has a lot of stylistic variety witch can be good in an established artist. However, it comes across as Inconsistent in a newer artist.

Conversely, within the songs things get a little repetitive. I found myself missing a bridge on a few tracks. I would recommend longer verses as well.

I hear a lot of radio potential in these guys. They are catchy without being annoying and their style stands out.

(4/6) 

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