Sublimation (LP)
Shalom
Amoeba Review
Shalom’s Sublimation is one of the most enjoyable, most assured debuts in recent memory. The Brooklyn-based, South Africa-raised artist creates urgent yet catchy-as-hell music that combines elements of power pop, punk, garage, indie, and even ‘90s alterna-pop. Shalom and producer Ryan Hemsworth (Quarter-Life Crisis) have crafted a super tight album that chronicles the ultra-loose and messy experiences of self-medicating, watching creative opportunities fall apart, and getting sick of being yourself. The joy of Sublimation, though, is the journey listeners go on as Shalom finds herself and her will to fight once again. Shalom is one to watch, to be sure, and this album will likely be on many year-end “best of” lists.
Track Listing
Side A Titles |
Artist |
Length |
---|---|---|
1.
Narcissist
|
Shalom | 02:47 |
2.
Happenstance
|
Shalom | 02:58 |
3.
Whole Life
|
Shalom | 03:06 |
4.
Soccer Mommy
|
Shalom | 01:53 |
5.
Did It to Myself
|
Shalom | 03:08 |
6.
Concrete
|
Shalom | 03:34 |
Side B Titles |
Artist |
Length |
---|---|---|
1.
Nowadays
|
Shalom | 03:09 |
2.
Train Station
|
Shalom | 03:09 |
3.
Bodies
|
Shalom | 03:07 |
4.
Lighter
|
Shalom | 03:49 |
5.
Mine First
|
Shalom | 02:54 |
6.
Live Through This
|
Shalom | 03:00 |
7.
End in Sight
|
Shalom | 02:25 |