Album View: Noise Ratio's New Album "Songs on Fire"

 

 

A one man band concept is never an easy thing nor common in the music industry even to this date, but that condition doesn't stop multi instrumentalist, Jeff Valput, from crafting his own project called Noise Ratio. On this intriguing project, Jeff came up with 10 original tracks filled with complex kind of melodies along with strong attention towards its' composition and songwriting, molding everything into an adult oriented record titled “Songs on Fire”. Having the basic of an alternative rock-pop genre, the musician's personal approach carried that style sounding more mature.

 

Starting his musical adventure, Jeff introduces a song titled 'Freed Love' that has that unique kind of atmosphere as it combines lovely melodic sound with mysterious feel, giving away an odd but fun tune to listen too. 'Trial and Error' brought a bit of techno element into the track which blends in quite well with the musician's unique vocals, once again creating an interesting sounding track. Just like it's title 'Keeping Silent' somehow able to carry a rather dark atmosphere along with certain kind of emotions that can easily take listener deep into their own mind as they try to interpret that song.

 

'Left Alone With My Beliefs' has that psychedelic kind of feel, showcasing the versatile talent of Jeff who able to combine many elements into his song without losing the basic alternative essence while making things richer. A more hard/industrial rock approach can be heard from 'Lost in Thought', notably with that banging riff cool drum beats. Another fine use of techno element is heard on 'Cage Of Emotions' that also has a rather catchy chorus part. Those keen on hearing something more melodic might be keen on 'Seeking The Truth' as despite it's constant dark/mysterious atmosphere, but there's that lovely piano/organ sound that simply offer slight classic kind of tone albeit being squeezed into Noise Ratio's adult alternative style.

 

'Blinding Love' is being chosen as the final track for “Songs On Fire” and that song certainly a good representation of what music lovers have been hearing previously. Another unique alternative rock track with nice melodies being inserted in such mysterious and dark like atmosphere, creating something that might not easily digested with all people, but those who have strong affection towards alternative sound can find some kind of enjoyment as they listen to the album closely. The adult oriented approach might also make the songs from this record immediately catch ones attention, but as they start to get deeper into the record, things will become more enjoyable. In all, it's a well written and arranged album that should attract strong attention from fans of this kind of genre, though it might not be the catchiest tune for every ears.

 

Full Track Listing for Noise Ratio's “Songs On Fire”:

 

Freed Love

Trial and Error

Keeping Silent

Left Alone With My Beliefs

Lost In Thought

Cage of Emotion

Falling Behind Time

Free Falling

Seeking the Truth

Blinding Love

 album's release date: August 31, 2017.

More info about the artist and his project can be found at:

 

https://noiseratio.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Noise-Ratio-217569/61640

 

Here is the official music video for Noise Ratio's 'Freed Love':