Mark Bradley / No Mind Meditation
Mark Bradley / No Mind Meditation [CS; Goldtimers]

Some historians who care about such monotony place the colloquial drawl of Chicago as the best facsimile to Shakespearian speech patterns. Although Romeo and Juliet never endured sub-zero temps at Soldier Stadium nor did Macbeth get caught up in the loop during rush hour, there is more than a smattering of original art sprouting from the gem of Lake Michigan, much of it in cassette form. Wrap your head around Chicagoland performing Othello and pick up this gracious curtsy from Goldtimers, which simulates pop culture through art. Mark Bradley’s side is infectious, poison ivy you can’t help but scratch, because relief — however temporary — feels oh-so-good. Much like ol’ Bill, I appreciate tried and true stories packed with a bit of theatric drama, and Bradley delivers with a steady stream of electronic rhythms and drifting drones. Bradley’s side is the build to the climax, whereas No Mind Mediation is the resolution. Fortunately, the story of Goldtimers is one of happy endings, not beheadings and madness. NMM rides into the orange sunset on a rainbow of chilled oscillations. Clouds full of rain crying happy tears in syncopated bliss, stars streaking across a clear night’s sky with galactic melody, all over the ending credits. Romeo and Juliet go hand in hand into the Montagues and Capulets getting-to-know-you dinner; death never on the menu.

Links: Goldtimers

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