Kassin - Futurismo (CD) |

Completing the trilogy of The Plus 2's, , "Futurismo" nimbly threads together the playful lyrics and experimental sound of its predecessors "Music Typewriter" from Moreno +2(2001) and "Sincerely Hot" from Domenico +2(2004). The Plus 2s arrive on the scene again, however, this time the playing field is a bit different. Along side bands like Bonde de Role and CSS, the Plus +2s take their place with a new crop of Brazilian artists that demonstrate that music from other cultures and in other languages is no longer onsidered outside of the mainstream of indie rock.The album includes tracks that feature collaborative work with Sean OHagan (High Llamas)who co-wrote and sings with Kassin on "Ya Ya Ya" and "Back Bow", and additional instrumentation and production from John McEntire (Tortoise) on the song "Lake Line".Kassin, the album's main songwriter, producer, and lead singer, is known for his bass playing and avant-gardism. With "Futurismo", he skirts the expectations of those who associate him most with experimentalism. He has created a classic sounding album that reflects the heart of his own record collection. It overflows with a mix of samba, garage rock, and bolero, all of which is inflected with electronic flourishes and bubbles of bossa nova.