Rat Trap by Caeto Moon
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"Rat Trap is a welcome departure from Caeto's predominantly spacey style. Though ze is not completely out with the old, this album introduces us to a musically matured Caeto. And yet the new style is reflective of the real Jalen, this rushed work being the quick impulse of someone used to putting off work to the last second. Old Caeto took time with the music, but this is rawer. Caeto also shows that ze has overcome the woes of previous works and is determined to get back out there and show zer strengths.
Pay attention. Not just to the lyrics, but the titles. It's clever. It's confusing. It'll make you want to move along. It's a good time. Rat Trap is worth a listen. Or ten.
- Shivon Manchanda
"The defining characteristic of a great artist is the confinement of ability of expression to her/his medium. Caeto Moon's 'Rat Trap' is an intimate, grimy lo-fi glimpse into the passionate, sometimes desperate attempts at this self-expression through a totally unique iteration of hip-hop. The album is mysterious, with an undeniable intensity and confidence that is truly captivating, while staying true to its roots in hip-hop. Its intricate soundscapes demand repeat listenings while maintaining their enigmatic allure."
- Eric Leonhardt
"Rat Trap is memorable for its stylistic diversity of flow and lyricism. There's the trance-y, echoing layers of rap atop electronic synths in 'Mazey,' followed by the more rhythmic, structured beats and energetic vocals on 'Cackle' -- a personal favorite. The album ends on a more muted and blended tone with distorted vocals, where the rap sounds like a stream of consciousness. Listening to Rat Trap took me out of my usual musical zone and into new styles with asynchronous layers upon layers of rap, catchy electronic vibes, and percussion beats."
- Lily Zhou
Thank you to you all for your steadfast support! I hope this short work will speak to you all, my listeners, euphonically/musically, and in verses flowing with the symphonic sediment of a beat down the river. Enjoy! And you'll see: it's hard not to get stuck in this mousetrap.
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Tracklist
| 1. | Symbolicks | 2:25 |
| 2. | Mazey | 4:54 |
| 3. | Cackle | 4:52 |
| 4. | Twitta | 2:09 |
| 5. | Elysium | 3:27 |
| 6. | Pariah's Din | 5:34 |
| 7. | Zap! | 4:49 |
Credits
All tracks have been written and performed by Jalen W Motes.
