Having founded Om Records in 1995, Christopher Smith is an electronic music lifer. On his new EP under his Shiny Objects moniker he pushes the boundaries of deep house into new territory, exploring psychedelic grooves with dark vocals and dubbed out guitars. The result is an engaging collection of seven groove-heavy numbers for discerning DJ sets. The release is coming out on 6/16 but we'll be premiering new tracks right here! Stay tuned.
On the storming opener, ‘The Velvet Slide,’ there’s no denying the goose bump inducing bass line. Processed guitars masquerade as synthesizers, creating an otherworldly foundation for Shiny Object’s deep vocals.
Lyrics:
Wander in the moonlight
Underneath the sequin lights
I’ll follow you till morning light
Watching as the sky ignites
We’re floating a down velvet slide
Bathing in the sacred tide
I’ll see you on the other side
Searching with your second sight
The steady building ‘Flutter Vision’ lays out a rolling groove over up front effects with a chopped up trippy distorted vocal.
Lyrics:
Vanity
You look good to me
A fantasy
In between the sheets
With that pretty smile
You don’t miss a beat
It’s no wonder why
I flutter at your feet
The eight-minute magnum opus ‘The Universe Unfolding’ is reminiscent of classic tripped-out rave anthems, brought up to speed into what could be the stand out track of the EP.
Lyrics:
This is the sound
Of the universe unfolding
Light Washes over you
A beautiful morning
Halfway through comes the downbeat instrumental ‘Do It Now’ breaking the release up into two halves.
Fans of the excellent ‘Architects & Waves’ compilation will be familiar with ‘You’re My Fool'.
Lyrics:
I can see you standing next to me
You’re wondering what to do
And I can feel your stare it’s blinding me
Let the games ensue
I’ve been wondering what you’ll say
You don’t know what to do
And it’s ok if you don’t have the words
I want to get dirty with you
I want to get dirty with you
I want to play dirty with you
I want to get dirty with you
You’re my fool, I’m your fool, you’re my fool
And that’s good enough for you
You’re my fool, I’m your fool, you’re my fool
And that’s good enough for me
Where we going when the music fades
I really can’t wait to see
Are you looking for a one night stand
Do you want to get dirty with me
Do you want to get dirty with me
Do you want to play dirty with me
Do you want to get dirty with me
You’re my fool, I’m your fool, you’re my fool
And that’s good enough for you
You’re my fool, I’m your fool, you’re my fool
And that’s good enough for me
I know what you want, so come and get it
Waiting right here for you, come on baby
Let’s pick the pace, we aint got all night
I’ve got what you want, so come and get it
I’ve got what you want, so come and get it
Waiting right here for you, come on baby
We aint got all night
I’ve got what you want, so come and get it
I’ve got what you want, so come and get it
Perfect for getting down after dark.
Lyrics:
Every breath you take
makes me nervous
Every move you make
I get so nervous
That sparkle in your eye
It makes me nervous
Your legs and your thighs
They me so nervous
But I can’t get enough