THE ADVERSARY
1/ Aural Fixation (Mistier) 5.36
2/ Falling Is Flight (Mistier) 5.41
3/ Coming On (Mistier) 4.35
4/ Can You Believe (Mistier) 4.59
5/ When Doves Cry (Prince) 7.46
6/ Comning On (Extended Mix) (Mistier) 7.00
Recorded at Orange Music Sound, West Orange, New Jersey
Recorded by Bill Laswell and Andre Mistier
Engineered by James Dellatacoma
Tracks 3 and 6 mixed by Dominic Fallacaro
Track 4 mixed by Bill Laswell
Tracks 3 and 6 produced by Andre Mistier and Dominic Fallacaro
Track 4 produced by Bill Laswell and Andre Mistier
Andre Mistier: synths, electronics, sounds, beats.
2016 - The Adversary Music (digital)
Note: Information is scant on this release and aside from Spotify, the album has mostly disappeared online.
However, it's "Aural Fixation," with opening bass notes remind me of "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," and a very 80s sound, that is quite mesmerizing. It's a very chilled track, which I can easily imagine in the opening credits of a film. Rhythmic, catchy, filled with plenty of other-worldly sounds to keep a listener entertained, especially once the haunting vocals eventually creep in, hypnotic in nature, and adding another layer to the song.
"Falling Is Flight" features systematic sounds, with a steady build. The husky tone of the vocals remind me of Muse's Matthew Bellamy's haunting drawl. The track acts as a beautiful reminder that holding on so tight to something is unhealthy, and sometimes, that plummeting fear of the fall is the only way to move on.
The last two tracks, "Can You Believe" and "When Doves Cry," are very similar, to me. Both thrive on synth-driven, repetitive melodics and lyrics, which work in their favor. In all honesty, this collection of music is something you want to move to, not necessarily sit around listening to. So, listen to the music, get off your butt, and get dancing in your room, like humans were obviously built to do!
livlostinstereo (courtesy of the Planet Stereo website)
'Chapter 3: Falling Is Flight' is an innovative collection of five tracks that explore the intricacies of future house, electronica, and instrumental-based rock. The Adversary's album is almost like a compilation of something Muse, The Killers, and Massive Attack would all create together if they were suddenly inspired to incorporate deep electronic dance elements. 'Chapter 3: Falling Is Flight' is rich with melodic purpose and haunting vocals that take the listener on a journey. I definitely felt like I was moving through a story when I played the album cover to cover, almost as if I was listening to a motion picture soundtrack of an indie film complete with mysterious twists and story arch turns. The tracks are seamless and full of emotion, holding the capability to have the listener sitting at the edge of her seat wanting more, I certainly was!
I found The Adversary's melodically progressive beats to be fresh and intriguing. Even though I'm not a DJ or producer, I can still tell just how intentional every part of his album is. Each new auditory element is incorporated in such a masterful way that highlights the beauty of each note. I love how each track is a continuation of the last but put together with enough uniqueness to keep me guessing. My favorite track was the album's ending piece, "When Doves Cry" simply for how epic it was!
EDM Identity Staff (courtesy of the