Control is a truly unique and dynamic debut album from two masters of their craft, we hope you enjoy it just as much as we do. 'Colour' see's Natalie pouring out her heart to the universe over a fluttering mellotron whilst the beautiful 'There Is Light In Everything' gives her a chance to show off her vocal prowess. The title track 'Control' puts it's foot on the gas with a driving synth bass, broken beats and soaring vocals.
The album kicks off with an energetic flash on 'Cloud Cover', an arpeggiating bass line bubbles over skipping drums and aquatic synths. Spontaneous recording sessions ensued, with visitors to the studio jumping in to play on tracks, the levels of musicianship on the album never fall short of stunning and Natalie's poetic and enchanting song writing shines throughout. The chemistry was clear and the creativity flowed.
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Recording began after a chance encounter between Natalie and the Hiatus keys player Simon Mavin, resulting in a writing session that quickly escalated into a full blown album project. The result is a kaleidoscopic reimagining of sounds and styles from an exciting new vocal talent. Familiar broken rhythms and jazz heavy motifs, notorious with Hiatus Kaiyote's writing and arrangement style are present, reminding us throughout that we are in the hands of true masters. The album is classic to it's core, whilst taking a fresh and energetic approach to a long tradition of Soul/RnB long players. Combining Soul, Jazz, Folk and RnB, Natalie's timeless vocals dazzle across 10 stunning tracks, perfectly complimented by rich, live instrumentation and Mavin's vibrant production. The different levels of instrumentation arrangement and energy which can all be explored so differently within a body of work compared to the generic form of most rap songs is. Hiatus Kaiyote’s music stretches and bends every parameter. 'It discusses the creative and destructive forces of fire and uses this element as a reference point to express about my father passing away in a house. 'By Fire is a burial song,' Nai Palm says. 2014s By Fire EP gave fans a taste of three of the 18 tracks from Choose Your Weapon. Which subcultures have influenced you Reggae, dub, punk, rock, and indie. The album was a six year journey, but is more of a hustle than a hiatus it is an act of love, of courage, of brother-and-sisterhood, of altered perspective. Hiatus Kaiyote released their debut album Tawk Tomahawk in 2013. “Hiatus Kaiyote’s music stretches and bends every parameter.” - Jon Pareles / The New York Times Hiatus Kaiyote - Get Sun (feat.Control is the incredible debut album from Sydney based vocalist Natalie Slade, produced by Hiatus Kaiyote's Simon Mavin and featuring contributions from other members of the Grammy Nominated group. Their melodic arrangements and Erie sound design is always an experience. Glow in the dark + scratch-n-sniff sticker sheet.
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