(((S)))) “The World Of (((S)))”
The World of (((S))) is a 10-track compilation of revised songs from (((S)))’s acclaimed debut album Ghost and his sophomore release Phantom. With the discovery of modern technology and new sounds, The World of (((S))) reimagines his timeless singles in an unexpected way.
Drawing influences from The Jesus & Mary Chain, Joy Division, and The Cure, (((S))) takes shape in a post-punk soundscape, blending dance and electronic music, reminiscent of New Order in the early aughts.
Compare to (((S)))’s past releases, The World of (((S))) is bolder in experimentation and immersive in nature. “Mesmerized,” taken from his debut album Ghost in 2008, evokes a psychedelic-glared, fluid-like sensation, blurring the edginess with an impressionistic and abstract fade. “Deathtrip,” on the other hand, expands vertically and horizontally in a multi-dimensional setting with a daring, intoxicating groove.
Layered with sonic surprises, “A Crying Shame” came to life in the brand new world. The track makes a strong difference from the original version in his sophomore album Phantom. The sonic visions and emotions are fully realized with ease. Pink Floyd’s ghost enters the album somewhere around “Over and Out,” although not immediate, there’s an obvious haunting mystique in the track, drifting further back the timeline.
The album concludes with a twist in the sound. (((S)))’s rendition of The Beatle’s “Help” has a chilling, hovering impression of a Pink Floyd’s recording. Revolving around a mesmerizing 60s guitar theme and choral passage, (((S)))’s version gives out an entirely different perspective of The Beatle’s composition.
