Local Review: Freedream – Elemental Art – SLUG Magazine
Last spring, Freedream released their debut album, Elemental Art. This product of when “America and Russia meet in Salt Lake City” clings to an industrial rock sound with an added layer of singer-songwriter lyrics. The top-notch production on this record illuminates the tightness of this band, showcasing their specific sonic resonances. Elemental Art kicks off with “Alone,” an existential rock tune that sets the bar for the emotional motif throughout the album. Guitarist Zhenya Shashkov eases between picking a translucent riff to squealing tones in the chorus that emphasize vocalist...