Hyperpotamus -‘Delta’ (PIAS/Believe Digital)
Hyperpotamus is the work of a man who calls himself H. Hailing from Madrid, Spain, but based in London, he describes himself as a multi-vocal solo artist. Which is a pretty accurate description, as he makes music using only his voice, a loop pedal and a few microphones.
So far, not just another singer-songwriter or indie-by-numbers band. Good stuff. Over the course of this thirty-four minute album, H does, however, become slightly harder to listen to. There’s no doubt that he has some fantastic ideas, and I have no doubt that he is absolutely mesmerising to watch and perform, as many of these artists are. But on CD, it becomes just a little bit much to take all in one go.
Worth hearing -and no doubt worth watching live. But slightly harder to digest all in one sitting, (and not a great album to listen to in the car!).
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Delta is released on PIAS Digital on January 9.