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Imani Coppola has a unique sound which blends dub-step, electronica/techno, auto-tuney syth-pop, and R&B. This mash up of sounds can be jarring with deep layers of computer loops with beautiful vocals. I can sense the talent behind the vocals but the production covers it with auto-tune that makes it sound like Apple's SIRI is singing.
Her The Glass Wall album sounds great when the atmosphere works like on tracks "Good for You" and "The Kids Are Dangerous." "Alive" is another good track that seems focused with an alternative rock sound. The album's production fails on tracks like "Breaking You In" that uses a loop of a bad 80's guitar riffs that totally feel out of place.
The Glass Wall is in need for someone to edit out the weaker elements of this album. The albums gamut of sounds is another thing that hurts it. There is no cohesion, but there are some great single tracks.
It's really interesting for me as a listener to see great talent with sub-par production. It needs to be tightened up, songs feel almost unfinished. There are bits that pause too long between vocals and some songs either take to long to fade out, or just drop completely with no warning. The album jumps to one sound to another, which means there is something here for everyone.
I will keep an eye out for Imani, because I feel that there is something good here underneath the layers. She just needs better art direction and different production; she can be a great pop act. I had a great time listening to The Glass Wall, uneven at times with it's over-reliance of computer. I feel that I am overly negative about this album, but there is something here, it just need to be redefined.
Imani Coppola's The Glass Wall album is available now at Amazon.com.
Her The Glass Wall album sounds great when the atmosphere works like on tracks "Good for You" and "The Kids Are Dangerous." "Alive" is another good track that seems focused with an alternative rock sound. The album's production fails on tracks like "Breaking You In" that uses a loop of a bad 80's guitar riffs that totally feel out of place.
The Glass Wall is in need for someone to edit out the weaker elements of this album. The albums gamut of sounds is another thing that hurts it. There is no cohesion, but there are some great single tracks.
It's really interesting for me as a listener to see great talent with sub-par production. It needs to be tightened up, songs feel almost unfinished. There are bits that pause too long between vocals and some songs either take to long to fade out, or just drop completely with no warning. The album jumps to one sound to another, which means there is something here for everyone.
I will keep an eye out for Imani, because I feel that there is something good here underneath the layers. She just needs better art direction and different production; she can be a great pop act. I had a great time listening to The Glass Wall, uneven at times with it's over-reliance of computer. I feel that I am overly negative about this album, but there is something here, it just need to be redefined.
Imani Coppola's The Glass Wall album is available now at Amazon.com.
