Frankie Cosmos - Zentrophy
Greta Kline’s guitar pop project Frankie Cosmos’ debut album Zentrophy differs slightly from her previous projects on Bandcamp. The personal lyrics with the brisk pace of the songs are similar here but mark a maturation of Kline as a song crafter and someone who has a fantastic ear for pop music.
Previous works by Kline under the Cosmos’ character was marked with little to no production, and a focus on storytelling. Songs come frantically and the albums slip away before you notice. “School” sets the standard with a simple drum pattern, fuzzy guitar chords, and humorous lyrics focusing on her note become the standard for the album.
It works to Kline’s strength that everything is quick, and brief. Details are fuzzy similar to the instruments, but the sentiments are clear. The album feels like a girl at the point ready to be an adult and being thrust into new responsibilities. Kline keeps the focus on the album on her surroundings; little attention is paid to the grand scale of the world but more its intimacy and relationship with herself. Kline crafts an album that is similar to reading someone’s diary quickly, it comes off as an honest portrayal of her and her home life and merely a snapshot with more stories to be told.
Coming off a frantic clip lends this album to multiple lessons. It is complimented by a fantastic vision for catchiness within chords and phrases. It grows at the back of your mind and recedes slowly after listening to it. Kline has created an album that sets up for previous pre-work and also for seconds, what is here is not a lot but the pieces gel well together.
Final Verdict - 8/10
