The music of Sydney’s Charge Group is in some ways quite minimalist, yet is rich in sound and production. Using violin, guitars and soft drum effects, Escaping Mankind is a melting pot of shifting dynamics. Songs like ‘Partial Glowing’ are gentle and lulling folk instrumentals, while ‘Speakeasy Death Song’ drifts in a dreamlike state, keeping its lofty pace for over eight minutes, floating along with guitar effects that mimic bird noises. This album is an often beautiful opus, but be warned – full concentration is required.
By Noah Cross