Album Review: The Blaze Bring The “Dancehall” To Your Imagination

Not be confused with the sound specific of the Jamaican genre, The Blaze’s DANCEHALL, is a tribute to the scene itself, which originated in the 1940’s. The dance hall was created from a desire to simply come together and party; away from the moral polices that have always existed in high society. There is always a “religious/ societal” group that lords over others life’s choices, but the dance hall is a place where the only choice is to live in the moment.

The Blaze, comprised of cousins Guillaume and Jonathan Alric, use their debut, Dancehall, as a space creator. From “Heaven” to “Mount” every crescendoing synth and ascending baseline feels like a digitized skyscraper being built, and you are on its rooftop: sipping a martini and laughing with friends. They arrange their instrumentals to be pushing of boundaries and clearing of walls as if they believe music is atmospheric; it is not just a soundscape but a homeland for your imagination. To The Blaze, rhythm invites you in, and your mind decorates the house.
The Blaze – Queens (Official Video)

“Runway,” “Queens,” and “Faces” do play with sonic sophistication. You feel like you are in a modern, Masquerade ball with bodies and glitter interchanging their shine. You can picture men and women posing like moving sculptures while a deep, baritone voice whimpers verses like, “Take Care of My Soul!” The duo clearly understand the true drama of the dancehall. It a place where the outcasts flock to become the lambs of glamor and dreaminess. Hence, Dancehall, as a record, oozes with fantasy and sensuality. Like, the locale, you press play and let yourself escape into a world where norms are bashed barriers, and, amongst their rubble, you dance to the nightlife. For More Information On The Blaze And To Buy Dancehall on September 8 Click Here.
The Blaze – Heaven (Official Video)