‘Flames & Figures’ is the second full-length album from The Seshen, whose forward-thinking sound combines synthesizers, drum machines, live percussion and entrancing harmonies for an unmistakable fusion of R&B, synth-pop and electronic music. The long player sees the band on the cusp of a new era; two years in the making, the album marks an evolution in The Seshen’s unique sound.<br/><br/>
Full of bright synth swells, infectious bass lines and thumping 808 beats, their music is a counterpoint to lead singer Lalin St. Juste’s lyrical stream of consciousness; ‘Flames & Figures’ explores themes of femininity, power, illusion and loss as she draws on both her personal experiences and the world of her imagination.
The San Francisco Bay Area-based seven-piece are led by Lalin St. Juste and bassist/producer Akiyoshi Ehara. The duo is joined by five remarkable bandmates to create their multidimensional music: vocalist Kasha Rockland, drummer Chris Thalmann, keyboard/synth player Mahesh Rao, percussionist Mirza Kopelman, and sampler Kumar Butler.
A1 | Distant Heart | 3:07 |
A2 | Right Here | 3:59 |
A3 | Spectacle | 3:35 |
A4 | Other Spaces | 4:22 |
A5 | Already Gone | 3:39 |
B1 | Flames & Figures | 2:38 |
B2 | Waiting For You | 3:38 |
B3 | Firewalker | 3:08 |
B4 | Fallen Skies | 4:10 |
B5 | All I Know | 2:18 |
B6 | Colors Collide | 3:34 |