Diandra Reviews It All- Brockhampton's Iridescence Is Spiritually Revealing

Iridescence

Webster Definition: a lustrous rainbow-like play of color caused by differential refraction of light waves (as from an oil slick, soap bubble, or fish scales) that tends to change as the angle of the view changes.

There are two things about this definition that are integral to understanding Brockhampton’s new album Iridescence. The first is that this album is about how “light” light alters how you are seen by others. The second is whether that alteration is true or changing to your genuine form. For instance, light changes the color of a fish’s scales, but is it revealing colors that were already there or altering them into something they are not because of the setting? I think you see where I am going with this.

If there is one thing that surprised me about Iridescence was how spiritual it was. Tracks like, “San Marcos”, “Fabric”, “Weight”, and “Tonya” felt like Millennial hymns; meant to remind us that we are not the worst generation to rise, but merely the most exposed one. We, literally, are the first generation to grow up in a technological boom, which means our sins, dreams, triumphs, and fears have Twitter feeds. Yet, Brockhampton understand that life is an internal battle between our egos and our souls; the latter having a desire to share itself while the other believing in isolation.
J’OUVERT – BROCKHAMPTON

From “Tape” to “Honey”, Kevin Abstract, Matt Champion, Merly Wood, Joba, Bearface, and Dom McLennon trade verses on feeling like the only ones “living” in a dead society, but hopeful that others are open to fanning a fire of life within them. Once again, you see Ego, making you feel like you are “the only one” clash with your spirit, which understands no one is exclusive in their pain or joy. This dichotomy shakes through baselines, synths, and snares that create sonically, electric earthquakes. Brockhampton, literally, makes the jams meant to be blasted on cars and streets so hard the concrete cracks. Yet, though this album furthers their sonic mission, it reveals a new soulful one that, I feel, is more important.

Sincerely, I felt uplifted by this album. Yes, it had it bops such as, “District” and “J” Ouvert” that make you want to bust in the club like you are the Hulk sipping on Grey Goose bottles with sparklers. Yet, it brims with a hopefulness that goes beyond coddling the arrogance we confuse for confidence. So many people think self-esteem comes in what you wear, how you walk, and how you talk, but if the superficial truly defined our inner identities then we would not be talking so much about self-love and anxiety. Thus, it is this truth that lies the success and meaning of Brockhampton’s Iridescence. While everyone is focused on how the outside changes, especially as light hits it, the real question is whether you change inside, as well? For More Information On Brockhampton And To Buy Iridescence Click Here.