OMNIPOTENT YOUTH SOCIETY

One need not understand Mandarin to feel the depth of emotion in this album. Despite this I encourage listeners to find a good translation of the lyrics, the poetry of Ji Geng's song writing elevates what was already an instrumentally brilliant album. It soars through it's eclectic mix of styles with purpose and morose, gentle folk is lifted up by Shi Li's beautiful sections on trumpet before the alternative rock guitar and drums bring you back down. The selection of instruments creates a sound that maintains interest from start to finish, I found myself getting annoyed any time the headphones had to come off. Every single song hits and the album is cohesive, definitely recommend a first listen that runs through the entire track listing. If this album wasn't hidden behind a cultural curtain and language barrier I am convinced it would be a staple for a lot of western listeners. I am very lucky to have stumbled upon it by chance, it is one that I will be keeping on frequent rotation for the foreseeable.