John Frusciante - Enclosure

John Frusciante comes through with another demo-quality dud with Enclosure.

John Frusciante - "Sol"

Multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer-songwriter John Frusciante has a new EP on the way titled Outsides, and this teaser track from it has got me pretty excited.

I know, if you've been watching the videos diligently for a while, you're probably getting ready to remind me that I really disliked John's last album, PBX Funicular Intaglio Zone. While I am conscious of this, I'm also conscious of John's tendency to explore new ideas and styles with each new release. "Sol" seems for forecast just that with intriguing layers of woodwinds and what feels like analog synths. It's beautiful, sad, and somewhat dizzying, too. Enjoy!

Check a review for John's last full-length below:

John Frusciante- PBX Funicular Intaglio Zone

I listened until my stomach started feeling weird.

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John Frusciante- "Walls And Doors"

I know singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer John Frusciante's last EP, Letur Lefr, was a bit strange, but I don't think any track on that thing prepared me for this first track to drop from the guy's forthcoming album, PBX Funicular Intaglio Zone.

There's acoustic drums here mixed with electric. John sings numerous parts in this eerie falsetto that doesn't seem all too aware of whether or not it's in key. There are glitchy effects and some captivating piano and strings as well.

It's an interesting mix. I wish the break beat was a bit more, you know, unique, but some of the breakdowns here are pretty awesome. That synth arpeggio at 1:30 is pretty inspiring. The plucked strings that come in shortly after are pretty to my ears as well. John is definitely taking his knack for composition into this extremely electronic and experimental field. While I'm still too unsure to say it's well executed, he's definitely going into this track with all the guts he can give it--especially during the ballsy, woodwind-backed climax at 3:15.

What Frusciante has to offer on this new album, dropping September 24th, will be interesting to say the least.

Y U NO REVIEW: AUGUST '12

In this installment of Y U NO REVIEW, I'm giving quick, undercooked opinions on the latest releases from Childish Gambino, Gojira, Anna Von Hausswolff, Fang Island, Jeremiah Jae, Coin Locker Kid, Micachu & the Shapes, Tenacious D, Debo Band, The Antlers, Jeff the Brotherhood, Guided By Voices, Peaking Lights, Garbage, John Frusciante, and the Gaslight Anthem.

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John Frusciante- "Glowe"

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante has finally given us a taste of what he has been working on since leaving the band. "Glowe" is a quick instrumental track with heavy psychedelic elements. The strong percussion layered in samples and guitar, a dynamic that sometimes reminds me of more recent Radiohead songs. For song that is under 2 minutes long Frusciante manages to create a pretty distinct atmosphere that is both upbeat and psychedelic.

The Letur-Lefr EP is set to drop 7/27, while the album PBX Funicular Intaglio Zone will be released 9/24.