Birdcage by Naux

"Birdcage" transcends conventional boundaries, beckoning the listener to step into the shoes of its protagonist, lost in the tempestuous currents of memory. With each track, Naux weaves a soundscape that encapsulates the very essence of the human experience: a collage of beauty and pain, joy and sorrow, all entwined within the confines of a fractured psyche.

As the album unfolds, listeners are transported to the final hour of a life burdened with regrets. The artist's masterful manipulation of sound constructs an atmosphere where the past collides with the present, much like a relentless train hurtling toward an inevitable collision. The palpable weight of the protagonist's torment is palpable, each beat and melody a mirror reflecting the anguish of unresolved memories.

Naux's sonic palette is a paradoxical blend of discord and harmony, akin to the tumultuous emotional landscape that colors the protagonist's introspections. Experiments in glitchy percussion, distorted vocal samples, and ethereal synthesizers intertwine with moments of stark minimalism, creating a sonic tapestry that mirrors the fractured nature of memory itself.

The album's title, "Birdcage," serves as a metaphor for the self-imposed constraints that bind the protagonist's mind, trapping them in a cycle of remorse and longing. Just as a caged bird yearns for the freedom of the open sky, so too does the protagonist yearn for release from the weight of their regrets.

"Birdcage" is not an album for the faint of heart; it's a visceral experience that demands deep introspection. For those who revel in the uncharted territories of underground experimental electronic music, this album offers a cathartic journey through the human psyche. With Naux as the sonic guide, prepare to confront the darkest recesses of memory, as pain and beauty converge in a collision of sound that resonates long after the final note fades.

Tracklist

1.	Persistence of Memory	6:22

2.	relearning to walk	4:41

3.	silent_spring	4:31

4.	(...) unavoidable, they said	3:00

5.	the day laughter left	3:12

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released November 1, 2016

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