SOHN doesn’t drown on Rennen, nor does he tread water, sticking within the confines of the music he’s already created. Rennen is SOHN diving into new creative depths, and triumphing.
There's a real vulnerability to Taylor's voice, too, reminding us of his mastery of light and shade. Rennen is more thought-provoking than its predecessor, but it's still unmistakably SOHN.
It’s a follow-up that interlocks with the debut perfectly, building on its foundation both lavish and coy, doing pop music that’s both bang on target and way too wise for the charts. A dot of light in the darkness that will dazzle you should you look too long.
The refocusing of his songwriting has led to undoubted growth in SOHN’s work, but that stunted sense of adventure leaves moments that fall between the cracks.
Despite his obvious production chops, Sohn the popstar seems merely an uninspiring iteration of the current trend for singing an irritatingly affected brand of the blues.
An incredible album that keeps the listener engaged and expertly fuses the beats and synths of modern EDM and electronic music with theAn incredible album that keeps the listener engaged and expertly fuses the beats and synths of modern EDM and electronic music with the old-school melodies of the blues.…Expand
This album builds on previous work by SOHN, but here SOHN has brought it all together, filled with strong tracks. While Hard Liquor and ProifThis album builds on previous work by SOHN, but here SOHN has brought it all together, filled with strong tracks. While Hard Liquor and Proif have caught the early attention of the public, Conrad should be the anthem for those fighting on the streets in the battle to slow climate change. Proof also brings in some strong anti-system messaging. The lyrics of this album show growth of SOHN as a songwriter, although the Previous album (Tremors) was rife with message-filled lyrics. The album Rennen is my current addiction and has been for about six weeks. FYI, I am writing from the perspective of a 61yo female.…Expand
Upon my third listen my ears were used to the thick, surreal, full, and busy synth tones that filled my listening space. This is Sohn'sUpon my third listen my ears were used to the thick, surreal, full, and busy synth tones that filled my listening space. This is Sohn's sophmore release, and I couldn't be more pleased. From painful blues style vocals to vocals that sound like a menacing android from the future, Sohn delivers. Check out my favorite tracks: Conrad, Signal and Dead Wrong. I can't wait for the next album to drop.
First impression: eh. Tremors was already quite minimalist, but this takes that minimalism to the next level. There's no real equivalent ofFirst impression: eh. Tremors was already quite minimalist, but this takes that minimalism to the next level. There's no real equivalent of the somewhat louder and more climactic standouts on Tremors (Bloodflows, Artifice), and the extensive vocal sampling (Tempest, The Wheel), one of my favourite aspects of SOHN's music, is pretty much gone. Sure, there are a few highlights on here, and a few songs take surprisingly great turns near the end which save them from being boring, but while SOHN seems to have found a style to call his own, and although he has certainly grown as a producer, he seems to have lost some of the magic that made his debut special.…Expand
Only second listen but the neo-blues stuff seems tired. Vocals loop and twist but just as you wait for a surprise we are taken down to eerieOnly second listen but the neo-blues stuff seems tired. Vocals loop and twist but just as you wait for a surprise we are taken down to eerie electronic kick drum beats and not much else. Later experimental tracks veer in and out of ambient trance -But without the undulating swells of multi textural layered electronica and the ethereal vocal loops of the debut, I feel stranded in a minimalist world that artists such as Boards of Canada perform so much better. Most of all its the melodies I miss. Will give a few more tries.…Expand
Too many vocal oddities and dead spots got in the way of this being a sonic masterpiece, but the sound did set a nice relaxing tone that neverToo many vocal oddities and dead spots got in the way of this being a sonic masterpiece, but the sound did set a nice relaxing tone that never faltered despite the lack of important musical moments. My Score: 112/180 (Okay) = 6.2/10…Expand
While SOHN'S debut had a very novel sound to it (specifically through its use of Christopher's vocal snippets as instrumental layering), hisWhile SOHN'S debut had a very novel sound to it (specifically through its use of Christopher's vocal snippets as instrumental layering), his followup album disengages those eccentricities and follows a paint-by-numbers approach to songwriting. SOHN is still very much capable (the actual separation and leveling is immaculate), but nothing here truly excites in the way that a followup to Tremors SHOULD. If his previous release was momentum, this one is a brick wall.…Expand
