Do you long for the days of Glam music? Honestly, who doesn’t? Replaced By Robots is here with their debut EP, The Experiment. Trust me when I say it captures the essence of what we’ve been missing in today’s rock music. Let’s explore more details below.
Goolkasian, known as The Texas Governor, initially gained fame with the prankster trio The Elevator Drops in Boston alongside Garvy J and Fitts, touring with bands like Echo & The Bunnymen. After quitting music in 1999, he returned in the early 2000s as The Texas Governor but quit again. In the mid-2000s, he collaborated with Morgan and Terry Palmer to form Lovesick, creating a dream-pop version of “Beach Foam” with producer Ross Cisneros. In 2024, Goolkasian and Morgan teamed up with Adam Wade, leading to a burst of musical chemistry and the transformation of Lovesick into a new project called Replaced By Robots.
Well, picture this… Imagine being in a laboratory where scientists are experimenting with new ideas. This is how I felt about “Replaced By Robots“; I admired how the studio embraced this concept as their creative lab, allowing them to explore innovative approaches that ultimately led to a remarkable masterpiece. As you dive deeper into the story behind the creation of this EP, you’ll appreciate how they achieved such an exceptional result. They collaborated with the legendary producer Paul Q. Kolderie (known for his work with Pixies, Dinosaur Jr., and Radiohead), who instinctively pushed the bass and guitar elements to their limits. This collaboration imparted an unmistakable GLAM-era vibe and a “Rhythmic Pulse” that energizes tracks like “All The Lonely Nights.”
In this unique laboratory, you’ll experience the art of presenting an experiment through an impressive debut EP. Choosing the talented producer Josh Hager (known for his work with Devo and The Elevator Drops) is a brilliant decision, as he collaborates once again with Goolkasian to create “Are We Falling in Love or Am I Just Losing My Mind?”
It’s quite challenging for me to point out a weakness or mention an aspect I didn’t particularly enjoy. However, once you explore this “experiment,” you’ll appreciate the blend of diverse styles, such as alternative, glam, goth, shoegaze, and additional influences. Now, it’s time to experience the allure—take a listen below.
