Earlier today, Daniel Nigro, former lead singer of As Tall as Lions, released his new single "Hourglass," on his Facebook and Bandcamp page. The song's debut comes after months of waiting, rumors and endless speculation. What would it sound like? Solo acoustic? Something meatier and electric? Turns out the solo project, which uses the stage name Blocks, is something altogether different.
Self-described as minimalist crooning hip-hop, the song borrows shades of Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel and Elbow to help make for a most rewarding listen. While initial reaction has been mixed, there's little about "Hourglass," that isn't...[read more] |