Egg in Sunnyland : Gem and Sand

When I listen to Gem and Sand, it feels like a weird trip. The songs sounds like a soundtrack to a nonsensical journey that’s designed to tell you to to enjoy life and question the flow. I don’t know anything about Egg in Sunnyland except that this album is open to interpretation.

And it’s difficult to place where Egg in Sunnyland sits. The seven-song album is electronic, but also slightly avant-garde. I also get Jeongseosa vibes, especially on “Soft Monkey.” It’s got this indie garage rock tone that’s not in a hurry and is telling you to do the same. Considering how frenetic electronic music can be, this flows more into the atmospheric emotional style.

“C” feels like a transition between “Soft Monkey” and “Dancing Woman.” It’s an ethereal single that’s short. “Dancing Woman” is Gem and Sand’s heartbeat. The consistent bass and beat moves verses forward with a delayed synth melody on top. This is the most standard style you hear among all the songs.

“Forest Dear” falls a bit deeper. Not quite into industrial tones, but like into an abandoned factory where shadows are making noise all the time. Or it’s an industrial interpretation of the noise you hear in a forest. Either way, the darker tone pulls you down.

“Gem and Sand” puls you up and out of the darkness with a quirky melody over layers of synth and percussion. “Soft Monkey” may be the single, but I think “Gem and Sand” is a better representation of the Egg in Sunnyland. Closing the album, “Rachel Protocol” is the most commercial friendly track. It takes a beach rock vibes with programmed percussion and repeated melodies. It’s a comforting track that pushes the tempo while presenting calming energy.

Egg in Sunnyland has a distinct style that also overlaps with some recognized sounds. But as a whole, Gem and Sand is a lot of fun and moves quickly. I think it’s best to listen to the album in one sitting rather than focus in singles because there’s a story being told.