Review: There Are Memikat And Klise In Our Sincere Desire

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JAKARTA - Pure Saturday, is not a new name in the part of the national music journey. Established since 1994, and has sung six full albums that are admired by many musicians across the ages. No wonder they are appreciated for being more worthy of the tribute album titled PS Our Sincere Desire.

An initiation from Don't Be Collective, which of course comes from full awareness, that it is appropriate for Pure Saturday to get a turn to make a tribute album.

This honor is presented by 16 bands from the same city as Pure Saturday, namely Bandung. Among them are, Bleach, Cal, Erratic Moody, Lamebrain, Loner Lunar, Nearcrush, Olegun Gobs, Rasukma, Ray Viera Laxmana, Rub of Rub, Sheeka, Saturday Night Karaoke, Suarloca, The Vouch Club, The Panturas, and The Sugar Spun.

We know, they've done their best on this album. It's quite strange if they don't try their best to respect the 29 year old band. However, not all the numbers on the list were able to steal our attention. Some songs feel normal, sound incomplete, excessive, even like losing direction.

We will not clearly mention which names are fairly like the description above. Let it be, listeners judge it themselves. Because in the next paragraph, we only gave names that managed to spoil our ears.

First, Bleach, who performed my songs. Unexpectedly, this hardcore unit composed you into more rock. Nirvana's energy felt so strong that it gave life along the song. Especially in the interlude part, the sound of the guitar produced really reminds us of the intro for the song Come As You Are. With the ferocity of the catchy guitar and vocals, making my voice a song that is easily attached to our memory.

Second, there is a Lamebrain with Pathetic Waltz. Bringing it with Sigur Ros's instincts is the right choice because it really represents the lyrics of the song. The various elements presented are also very satisfying. Among them are a drizzling feel that feels peaceful, an excerpt from his satisfing electric guitar, a beautiful harmonic game, and a lillified vocals. All the elements decorate the entire song charmingly.

Third, Near Crush via Luminous Open Sky, Why Don't You Care?. Many use elements of guitar distortion in this album. However, Near Crush is one of the best among others. The attractive and dynamic drum game makes this song not boring. The lyrics were also conveyed by adding a female vocals executed by Clara Friska.

Fourth, Olegun Gobs who plays the song Nyala. Not many structures have been changed in this song. However, because their characters are so strong with Ska music and the brass section, as a result, this three-minute song feels different from the others on this album.

Fifth, there is Rasukma and Elora. It's really great, because this duo folk is able to be captivated through its simplicity. The guitar melodies that feel like keroncong music are very addicted to hearing. Not to mention, the harmonization of his neatly arranged vocals feels very beautiful. It's not enough there, this song is also closed very well and surprisingly.

The lyrics are Looking up', the bright Sinar, which is sung repeatedly and the support of its inspiring music, seems to take us to fly slowly. The further we look at the end, the more it fades, the more it feels like it just leaves us after being too far away in the cloud country.

Sixth, the name Rub of Rub appears with the song Awan. Of the many numbers, this song is our favorite. Reggae'mendem' with the characteristic grouty bass, made us ring in the rhythm of the drowsiness wave at night. Just a suggestion, try listening to this song using a headset. That way, you will also feel the sensation of the soft caress of the guitar that surrounds your heads.

Seventh or last, Sheeka with Gala. When we first heard, frankly we didn't want to include him in this list. However, it turned out that at that time the mood and weather were very decisive about the spurs from this song.

After listening back to this song along the streets of Jakarta at night, his enjoyment has just grown. We feel such a strong feel as Ermy Kulit with Juwita Malam or Chrisye in the era of the Metropolitan album. The atmosphere of the 80s of Indonesian city pop in this song seemed to bring us to Jakarta in the past.

That's the list of the best songs that come up with this tribute album. Of course, the above arrangement is not absolute, but our tastes that speak.

Hopefully with this album, today's generation of music listeners will also love Pure Saturday. This hope can certainly be part of the results of their hard work for decades to navigate the waves of the Indonesian music industry.