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What\u2019s old is new again. Things usually come full circle but I expected this to happen the previous decade\u2026unless the previous one focused on something differently altogether? Regardless, while the UK\u2019s Seefeel<\/strong> has a history that began back in the 90s as part of the shoegaze movement, the group did pivot away from the genre, finding a much more comfortable home through its more electronic-based sound. It was a quick evolution in its sound that has remained relevant to this day as shown with the release of the expanded Pure, Impure<\/strong> (expanded) EP (Beggars Banquet) release that made everyone take notice.<\/em><\/p>\n The band expanded release includes not only the original Pure, Impure release but also its More Like Space and Plainsong EP releases, all of which were released in 1993. These were and remain stunning pieces of work filled with loops, effected guitars, the occasional vocal, and extraordinary rhythms. The band has since reformed back 2008 with guitarists Mark Clifford and Sarah Peacock the remaining original members, along with Lida Kazuhisa and Shigeru Ishihara. The songs remain impactful but it\u2019s the AFX (Aphex Twin) mixes of the \u201cTime To Find Me\u201d tracks that have always left me in awe.<\/em><\/p>\n Life sometimes tosses you lemons so what are you supposed to do with them? Nah, fuck that lemonade, paint that shit gold and sell them for a profit marketing them to those who believe it\u2019s real, right? It\u2019s the American way. My train of thought was lost somewhere between lemons and gold and the connection to where I was going seems to have somehow gotten lost in translation somewhere. No matter, we\u2019re here now.<\/p>\n Trying to understand where A Rupture A Canyon A Birth<\/em><\/strong> (Telephone Explosion Records) is heading, just might be an obstacle I can\u2019t get over. The 80s saw the release of some of the best dance\/house music you could ever imagine so at the start of the release, this piqued my interest by Jane Inc.<\/strong> This is the new project by experimental U.S. Girls\u2019 Carlyn Bezic and while this might show a hint of interest, the release comes across a bit disjointed. \u201cReborn (On The Dancefloor)\u201d pulls out that dance rhythm which she sings atop of as keyboards drop sporadically throughout. Ok, I get it. It definitely has that Chicago\/NY spin but in a 90s mainstream kind of way that might appeal to some. Not a Deee-Lite but maybe a Real McCoy fan. There\u2019s a bit of a difference. \u201cElastic\u201d takes a much more house-induced approach with its continuous rhythm and keyboard work that\u2019s consistent throughout. Bezic hit every right note here and just might have you dancing the way Tortured Soul makes me dance. And then, the mood and direction shifts altogether.<\/p>\n \u201cFreefall\u201d is an easily accessible joint you might hear on the radio as you\u2019re turning the dial, tuning into mainstream hits from over 25 years ago. Its catchy rhythm is undeniable, embellishing upon it with guitars to keep the electronic bassline in check. It dates itself though and will make you forget you\u2019re firmly planted in 2025. \u201cKeeping It With Me\u201d is a nice change of pace though, still with the same nostalgic feel but the sound is rich & full. Bezic\u2019s voice is inviting on this unrequited love song. But as the album progresses on, her identity seems to get lost. \u201cThe Braid,\u201d with its keyboard wash and ill-placed percussion just doesn\u2019t sit right. Like a Catholic church song, it seems to drone on. And on. By the time you get to \u201cContinents Shift\u201d you might feel lost because it doesn\u2019t sound like the same artist that created \u201cElastic.\u201d And when you get to \u201cLevelled,\u201d I\u2019m not sure I get how this shifts to a spoken-word rap delivery. It doesn\u2019t make too much sense.<\/p>\n While I don\u2019t want to spend too much time on this, A Rupture A Canyon A Birth<\/em> isn\u2019t something that comes across as very relatable. It\u2019s fine to have more than one thing but you also have to be able to connect the dots, and here, they don\u2019t form into something recognizable. \u00a0<\/p>\nJANE INC. \u2013 A RUPTURE A CANYON A BIRTH<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n