#74 Flork Reviews: strach z búrky - strach z búrky (EP, 2023)

 

strach z búrky - strach z búrky (EP, 2023)

by Flork

 

Adam Puna’s soft and simple melodies of alternative lo-fi rhythms and beats are a refreshing change to the Florkster’s ears. Strach z Búrky is an easy listening 6-track Ep and gives me the impression that the artist is passionate about performing and creating original music. All the sounds on Strach z Búrky were made by Adam himself, as well as the mixing and mastering, and thus, such „solo“ projects like these get high marks in my books. It takes a certain kind of soul who can pour their heart into this kind of project and produce an original piece that reflects the artist’s character and essence of being.

Each track has its own special vibe, beginning with Fatamorgány (Mirages), a lively bass-driven tune with echo vocal harmonies and gentle highlights of the keyboards both in the background and foreground. This is followed by útlm (Decay), which is a little bit darker than the previous track, but no less entertaining. And as I listen to the album, I become more impressed by the overall product, especially the vocal harmonies. The songs themselves are quite short, but my guess is that Adam intended them to be this way. Like Cudzinci (Strangers), a cool tune lasting a mere minute and seventeen seconds

Overall, when I compare Strach z Búrky with Adam’s previous works, such as Ruptures in the Library, which was sung in English and way mellower than the present album, or Storm, his first Ep released a few years back and entirely instrumental (and pretty cool too with a haunting, very ghost-like vibe to it), I would say that Strach z Búrky is a progressive developement, especially in terms of beats and vocals. It’s entirely in Slovak and thus would entertain a local audience more than an international one. But that’s probably the whole point: grab the attention of those around you and take satisfaction in their fun and pleasure.

As an artist, Adam Puna definitely can compete with all the major players on the scene, especially since he is well-versed on the recording and production side of things. Strach z Búrky is original and never boring for a moment.