Ives Electric “Poetry”

Garage rock took on an artistic form in Ives Electric's “Poetry.” It’s a song that’s bizarre and entertaining, both in an unexpected way. As a new act, Ives Electric instantly set himself apart from the rest of the artists with muddy, haunting guitars and a unique sonic palette. In a way, it reminds you of Marilyn Manson — not the heavy metal part, but the way you can see how it’ll establish a cult following.

Ives Electric’s songs are deeper than their dashing outlooks, so for those who enjoy the lyrical depth and mystery, “Poetry” seems like a good place to start. Humbly, even the song itself is stuffed with details, though it takes on a more minimalistic overall approach. The artist’s guitar work itself is something that is worth tracing throughout the entire song. There’s history in the tonality and the melodies, similar to Ives Electric’s melodies. They felt familiar but at the same time completely new. There are influences that naturally exist, adding to the mystery and texture.

“Poetry” appears to have a glaring sonic palette, but there’s a darker, muddier tendency in the glitches and blues-rock licks. The haunting melodies at one point elevate to be gospel, like something that connects the souls and addresses something larger than our own existence.

It’s pretty impressive for a new act to deliver this level of complexity within a non-complicated form. And Ives Electric did it in his own unique style and aesthetic that feels personal and special.