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The Origins of Gotye, April 30 2012

The debut release from Gotye, Boardface is darker and more experimental than his later albums. He uses guest female vocalists on a number of his tracks, which is refreshing, but for anyone expecting only his vocals, don't be too disappointed. Gotye has the elements that make him unique, but you can tell that his sound still has yet to mature. The hypnotic, layered tracks draw from a number of genres and almost have a movie soundtrack feel to them.

I haven't given it too many listens yet, but I'm sure it will become one of my favorites. If you even remotely like this album, 'Like Drawing Blood' and 'Making Mirrors' are must haves.

You won't be able to stop listening, April 7 2012

This 'album' is worth a listen, and once you play it, you won't be able to stop. From beginning to end, you will hear such a diverse realm of music that it will be hard to believe that it all came from one artist! The title track, "Making Mirrors" is haunting, but mellow and sets the mood...like a dream, then the awakening, lively track "Easy Way Out". All the tracks weave a story that make you think about music in a whole different way. Certainly don't look for anything else similar to "Somebody That I Used To Know", because they are all unique.

This release romps through layers of sounds and vocals, samples and introspective lyrics that will leave you searching for MORE Gotye… Read more

If you loved Making Mirrors..., April 4 2012

Gotye's eclectic mixture of pop, electronic, reggae, jazz, etc., will leave you breathless, but satisfied at the end of it. His heart-tugging 'Heart's a Mess' will leave you wanting to hear more of his 'desperate to connect' angst. His playful, yet true 'Thanks For Your Time' is just catchy and fun. The dark, obsessive "The Only Thing I Know" is stunning lyrically. All 11 songs on this CD are amazing works of art.

If you were captured by Wally de Backer's talent on Making Mirrors, you will indeed enjoy his earlier work, Like Drawing Blood.