Cats Paws Volume 1: A Dive Into prOphecy Sun’s Experimental Soundscape
If you’re into electronic music that pushes boundaries, Cats Paws Volume 1 by prOphecy Sun might just be your next rabbit hole. Released back in 2009 under her own label (a DIY vibe for sure), this Canadian artist cooked up an experimental album that feels like wandering through a dreamworld made of wires and whispers. It's not gonna appeal to everyone—this isn’t background music for your coffee shop playlist—but if you’re someone who likes sounds that make you go “huh?” in the best way possible, keep reading.
The tracklist is packed with gems, but two tracks really stuck with me: Letting Go Of The Animals and Ship 1922. Let’s break it down.
Letting Go Of The Animals kicks things off on a haunting note. It starts slow, almost hesitant, like it's easing you into its world without scaring you off too fast. Then BAM—it builds into this swirling mix of glitchy beats and ethereal tones. There’s something about how raw it feels, like prOphecy Sun didn’t overthink it; she just let the moment happen. You can tell there’s emotion behind it, even though you can’t quite put your finger on what it is. Maybe it’s sadness? Longing? Either way, it lingers.
Then there’s Ship 1922, which honestly sounds like the soundtrack to some underwater mystery movie that doesn’t exist yet. The layers here are insane—there’s this deep bassline humming beneath shimmering synths, and every now and then, these little crackles pop up, like bubbles rising to the surface. I swear, listening to it makes me feel like I’m exploring a sunken ship filled with secrets. It’s moody as heck, but also kinda beautiful in a weird way.
What I love most about Cats Paws Volume 1 is how unapologetically itself it is. This isn’t polished-to-death EDM or safe ambient loops designed to chill you out. Nope, prOphecy Sun goes full-on mad scientist mode, mixing jagged edges with soft moments until you’re not sure whether to dance or sit quietly and think real hard. And honestly? That’s refreshing.
So yeah, while it’s definitely not for everyone, if you’re looking for something different—something that challenges you instead of spoon-feeding you easy beats—give this one a shot. Plus, supporting self-released artists always feels good, right?
Oh, and here’s a random thought: If cats could actually DJ, I bet their mixes would sound a lot like this album. Just saying.
