So, we've had our eye on Ratinoff (born Joaquin Torres) for a while now. A former pop singer in his youth, and YouTube viral sensation with that genre of music. Later he changed his name, style, and approach and has now embarked on a remarkably ambitious LP titled "Let it Out." Set to release Sept 17 (2021) I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy, and I gotta say, there is a lot going on here - from the somewhat rockabilly sentiment, to punk, and even some darker synthpop appearing, the record is an experience to enjoy.
A more substantial review would be necessary to really delve into all the nooks and crannies of "Let it Out," but for this writeup, I'd like to focus on a couple of the tracks that have been in rotation on my sound system. "Light Me Up" is the second track on the album, an upbeat and driving song that packs a punch - featuring synthesizer beds and rock vocals that shout but are still very sensible.
Track five is the song "Take Me Away" and if I didn't know better I would assume this number is a beautifully blatant homage to both The Cure and The Smiths (probably the two most iconic bands of 80's British rock).. The rapid guitar strumming, slick bass lines, and forlorn love lyrics make for a nostalgic and blissful listening.
The 9th song "Hot as Hell" lives up to its name. Drum machine and synth-bass pulses underneath Ratinoff's voice. There's a hint of early NIN tempered with Jim Morisson-Doors inspiration here which again, is something that I really love. Everything about this song and the album, in general, is deeply atmospheric and contains a passion deeply lacking from a lot of what we hear dominating commercial airplay these days.
For more information on Ratinoff, you can visit his website here.
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