Naked Society Share Their Introspective Album, “Alienation”
By: Chris Buxton IG: @chrisbuxtonllg
In today’s music industry, I feel like everything sounds the same. Everyone is either riding the same trends or they are creating songs with little substance. As an art form, music needs to be expressive, and there needs to be an identity behind the artists/bands that are making it. In a time where music feels formulaic and emotionless, I continue to search for artists/bands that are pioneering this next generation. Regardless of monthly listeners and hype, all I care about is the music. What story are you trying to tell? What sets you apart from the rest of the industry? Do I can connect with this? These are all questions that I try to answer when finding new artists/bands. This week, I came across art-rock trio named Naked Society.
Hailing from Seattle, Naked Society was formed in 2021 by friends Ilya Krisa, Peter Potnin, and Tim Funk. Although they formed in 2021, some of their songs began to take shape in 2020 due to the challenging times. Sonically, they are daring, raw, and their sound is captivating. They can’t be put into a box, and they push the boundaries within their music. I rarely see artists or bands take chances, but this band embraces it. Now, the enter our pages with their debut album “Alienation”.
“Alienation” may be the most needed album of the year. Sitting at 9 exceptional records, the album takes listeners on a sonic journey through desolation & defiance. Although this is a debut album, you can hear the chemistry, maturity, and cohesiveness on the album from start to finish. I still can’t believe this is their debut due to how polished and well produced this album is. It’s a literal chef’s kiss. In their own words, Naked Society said, “These songs hold a mirror to a world teetering on the edge”. This isn’t just another run in the mill project to soundtrack your weekend. “Alienation” is an introspective masterpiece that reminds us there is music to help us through the trials and dark times in our everyday lives. We can transcend the alienation within and around us.
The four focus tracks of the album were “Digital Dust”, “Burning Prairie”, “Halide”, & “Total Recall”. I loved how edgy and angsty they were. Although those are the focus tracks, the album is meant to be experienced as a whole. This album captures the mood and feel of today’s society. “Alienation” deserves to be in your playlists. So, stream it below!
