Spektr
Excelsior
'Excelsior' by SPekTR takes listeners on an imaginative, instrumental journey blending cinematic influences with rock. Often described as "Soundtrack'n'Roll," 'Excelsior' draws heavily on the sounds and styles of 1970s cinema and experimental soundscapes, creating an experience that feels like a musical backdrop for an imaginary film. Tracks like 'Coma' and 'Material Men Of Fortune' mix elements of funk, retro-synth, and even hints of surf rock, resulting in a unique style with an eerie, atmospheric vibe.The album contains eight tracks, each rich in layered synthesizers, analog effects, and rhythmically steady grooves. The sound has a certain krautrock influence, with long, repetitive structures that evoke a feeling of stasis even amid the complex layers of sound. This style shift marked a slightly more focused and structured approach for SPekTR, dialing down the wild experimentation of their previous work to create something both strange and enticing for fans of cinematic or ambient rock.