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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