Midnite Kisses For Ruby Tears

by Phraim

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1.	I Sure Is A Mystery 02:51	buy track
2.	D. Rose Gold 02:07	buy track
3.	Glass Handlebars 01:41	buy track
4.	Silly Game 03:23	buy track
5.	Turkish Blend 02:54	buy track
6.	Nikki Costa Rican 02:15	buy track
7.	Jerky Tango 02:02	buy track
8.	Mildest Blaque (Revival) 02:39	buy track
9.	Lessons In Lo-Key 01:30	buy track
10.	Constellation Prices 01:43	buy track
11.	Donut Powder Keg 01:52	buy track
12.	Aloe Vera Cruz Kontrol 01:05	buy track
13.	Candlesmoke (U-4-E-Ah) 00:51	buy track
14.	Thai'd Down 00:43	buy track
15.	Sapphires In Your Face 02:13	buy track
16.	Hopeful Headaches (Parts 1-4) 03:15	buy track

about

Midnite Kisses For Ruby Tears, the fourth full-length instrumental project from Phraim, is indeed a senior release of sorts. Though it borrows from heart and technique displayed in past production, the formula of MKFRT is clearly different. Evolved, but grounded. Keen yet simplistic.

The album begins with the artist’s familiar ode to grand-openings, a reoccurring theme. Setting the stage to serve up the unexpected via “I Sure Is A Mystery” he dutifully notifies the listener to prepare for an obscure ride with a track that changes like the wind. The remainder of the record is no less cryptic in nature and far more rhythmic.

Forever a Chicagoan, “D. Rose Gold” pays homage to #1 of the Chicago Bulls with a bass drum kick that bounces throughout the track like a Spaulding off hardwood between legs before blitzing crossover. Phraim juggles keys throughout, orchestrating drops in the mix emphasizing silence in the midst of madness.

Standouts like “Silly Game” and “Nikki Costa Rican” both sonically tell tales and beckon the sharpest lyricist to lend worthy wordplay to complement guitars, organs and vibraphones.

By the midway point, Phraim seeks to liven up his immortalized set with the groovy “Mildest Blaque.” The track is bended, chopped and looped to keep the listener locked in just before he proceeds to break the beat into a head nod frenzy. How can he fail?

“Candlesmoke” helps mellow out the second act with bouncy drums and clipped elements as Phraim sets up his outro entitled “Hopeful Headaches,” a synthesized score of mammoth proportions. We’re left feeling both blessed and broken-hearted by a blistering and blissful offering. We believe you will as well.

credits

released July 28, 2015

Concept: Phraim
Composition: Phraim
Production: Phraim
Synths: Phraim
Drums programming: Phraim
Art Direction and Design courtesy of Phraim Inc.