The Art of Change
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| Released | September 15, 2023 | |||
| Length | 47:38 | |||
| Producer | Vincent Rooijers | |||
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The Art of Change is a studio album by Dutch musical project Droeloe, released on September 15, 2023.
Background and composition[edit]
Droeloe was a duo formed by Vincent Rooijers and Hein Hamers. On October 21, 2020, Hamers announced his departure from the project.[1] Rooijers said that, since then, he felt like he became a different artist, "not so much in a musical or creative way, but more so in a holistic sense of who I am as a person and what it means to push a project like this forward". He said this process was a big inspiration for The Art of Change.[2]
The album contains voice memos from young, old, and AI-generated voice actors. Rooijers said that these messages were inspired by the idea that "[e]ngaging in a continuous conversation with myself makes it easier to gain control over the direction I grow in as an individual."[2] Each track was accompanied by 360-degree videos, which were done in collaboration with the artist Funi. Rooijers referred to the videos as "homes" for the songs and explained: "The songs are inspired by ideas I want to emphasize within myself and by attaching the songs to the homes I can revisit them more easily."[2]
Promotion and release[edit]
On May 19, 2023, the first single, "Feeble Games", was released, followed by the announcement of an American tour.[3] On June 17, the album was officially announced along with the release of the second single, "Landscape", featuring Banji.[4] It was followed by a live video on June 30.[5] On July 4, a third single was released, "Decision",[6] followed by the fourth single, "Downside Up", featuring Transviolet on August 11.[7] A fifth single, "Foolish Fish", was released on September 8. Before the album's release, Droeloe announced a first listen experience on Bandcamp days prior.[8] The album was released on the 15th.[2]
Reception[edit]
Konstantinos Karakolis of EDM.com praised The Art of Change's sound and visuals, saying that it "makes for a reflective adventure through time and space", and that it is "as impressive musically as it is visually, driven by frenetic percussion, vibrant sound design and unpredictable drums all throughout".[9]
Track listing[edit]
All tracks are written by Vincent Rooijers, except where noted.
- "Spark" – 1:12
- "Foolish Fish" (Rooijers, Morris Brandt) – 2:41
- "Strange Wave" – 3:54
- "Landscape" (Rooijers, Twan de Roo, Jasper Meurs, Gilles van Wees, Rutger van Woudenberg) – 2:41
- "Mundane Av." – 3:38
- "Kicking Gates" – 2:04
- "A Current, A Void" – 3:42
- "Feeble Games" – 3:02
- "Lion Heart" (Rooijers, Lisa van Nes) – 2:44
- "Hermit" (Rooijers, Emilia Ali) – 3:58
- "The Wheel" – 1:12
- "Decision" – 4:23
- "Downside Up" (Rooijers, Sarah McTaggart) – 3:36
- "Terminal Velocity" – 3:42
- "Counting Ten" – 5:09
References[edit]
- ^ Sunkel, Cameron. "Electronic Duo DROELOE Announce Split After Five Years". Edm.com - the Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved 2020-10-24.
- ^ a b c d "INTERVIEW | DROELOE Speaks On New Album 'The Art Of Change,' His Own Personal & Musical Growth, & More". This Song Is Sick. 2023-09-15. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ^ "DROELOE Kickstarts a New Chapter With Lively Solo Single, "Feeble Games"". EDM.com. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ "DROELOE Releases Exquisite Tune "Landscape" with Banji, Announces New Album". This Song Is Sick. 2023-06-17. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ Mac, Petey (2023-06-30). "DROELOE Releases Fantastic Live Video To Hit Single "Landscape" With Banji". Your EDM. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ Mac, Petey (2023-07-14). "DROELOE Shares Compelling New Single "Decision" Off Forthcoming Album". Your EDM. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ Ng, Kevin (2023-08-11). "DROELOE Releases Enchanting Single 'Downside Up' Feat. Transviolet". EDMTunes. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ Mac, Petey (2023-09-08). "DROELOE Unveils Surprise Single + Exclusive First Listen To Upcoming Album via Bancamp". Your EDM. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ "DROELOE Embraces Personal Growth In Adventurous Album, "The Art of Change"". EDM.com. Retrieved 2023-09-15.