Album Review: Aaron And Nattys 2k16 NoiseFolk Jamboree
Released in 2016 under the collaborative labels Big Pharma Records and Confusion Specialist Records, Aaron And Nattys 2k16 NoiseFolk Jamboree is a genre-defying masterpiece that feels like an unfiltered peek into the chaotic yet deeply human minds of its creators. Spanning styles as diverse as indie rock, noise, folk, freestyle, and field recordings, this album bridges continents (USA, Canada, Europe) and genres with reckless abandon. It’s not just music—it's an experience that challenges your expectations at every turn.
The album kicks off with "::: INTOR II :::" which sets the tone perfectly. This track feels less like an introduction and more like someone flipping through their brainwaves onto tape. The rawness of the production gives it an almost voyeuristic quality—you're not just listening; you're eavesdropping on something deeply personal. What sticks out most is how seamlessly it blends humor ("Papa Roach Is The Best Band To Come Out Of The Early 2000's") with confessional vulnerability ("I Used To Be A Junkie"). These aren’t polished lyrics or radio-ready hooks—they’re fragments of real life stitched together by sound collages that feel both alien and familiar.
Another standout track is "The Well Fed Boiz Visit The Stew (Feat. Drip and Zeus)." If you’ve ever wondered what happens when hip-hop swagger meets kitchen-sink storytelling, here’s your answer. The feature from Drip and Zeus adds layers of absurdity without overshadowing the core charm of the song—a scrappy ode to indulgence, friendship, and maybe even existential dread? The energy here is infectious, though it’s hard to tell if you should laugh, nod along thoughtfully, or do both simultaneously. Either way, it’s unforgettable.
What makes this album work so well isn’t necessarily its technical prowess but rather its authenticity. Tracks like "::: INTOR V ::: Synsonics Drums Pro Model Drum Solo" lean heavily into experimental territory, while cuts like "(And My Soundcloud Too)" bring things back down to earth with self-aware quirkiness. You won’t find glossy production or predictable structures here—just a patchwork quilt of sounds and ideas stitched together with love, chaos, and perhaps a touch of madness.
Reflecting on Aaron And Nattys 2k16 NoiseFolk Jamboree, one can’t help but wonder if this record was made for anyone other than its creators—and honestly, that’s part of its magic. In a world obsessed with algorithms and streaming numbers, albums like this remind us why we fell in love with music in the first place: it’s messy, imperfect, and utterly human. Plus, who else could pull off naming a track after Sonic’s fast… uh, let’s just leave it there.
If you’re looking for easy listening, keep scrolling. But if you want an album that’ll make you think, laugh, cringe, and question everything you know about art? This might be exactly what you didn’t realize you needed.
