Album Review: Pod Paplón by Puding Pani Elvisovej
Let’s get one thing straight—Pod Paplón isn’t your run-of-the-mill electronic album. Released in 2017 under the self-released Not On Label (shoutout to Puding Pani Elvisovej for keeping it indie), this record is a wild ride through glitchy beats, dreamy synths, and moments that just stick with you. The genre mashup of Electronic and Pop, with a healthy dose of IDM (that’s Intelligent Dance Music for the uninitiated), makes it feel like you’re wandering through an experimental soundscape. And honestly? It works.
The title track, “Pod Paplón,” hits hard right out of the gate. It’s got this hypnotic rhythm that sneaks up on you, layering unexpected bleeps and bloops over a beat that’s both chill and kinda twitchy. There’s something about how it builds—slowly adding textures until you’re fully immersed—that makes it unforgettable. Like, I’ve caught myself zoning out to it while folding laundry, only to realize I’ve been standing there swaying for way too long. It’s the kind of track that feels like it’s alive, shifting and morphing every time you listen.
Then there’s another standout—I won’t name it because, well, part of the fun is discovering it yourself—but let’s just say it’s the track that’ll make you go “wait, what did I just hear?” It starts off all smooth and melodic, almost like a lullaby, but then BAM! A burst of chaotic energy drops in outta nowhere, and suddenly you’re not sure if you’re dancing or just freaking out. Either way, it’s awesome. That push-and-pull between calm and chaos is where Puding Pani Elvisovej really shines.
What’s wild about Pod Paplón is how it doesn’t try too hard to be cool. You can tell it’s made by someone who just loves messing around with sounds, experimenting without worrying about fitting into some box. It’s not perfect, sure—there are moments where things feel a little rough around the edges—but that’s kinda the charm. It’s raw, unfiltered, and totally unique.
So yeah, if you’re into music that challenges your ears but still makes you wanna move, give Pod Paplón a spin. Just don’t blame me if you end up losing an hour staring at your ceiling, headphones on, wondering how someone could pack so much creativity into one album. Oh, and here’s a random thought—what if Puding Pani Elvisovej made pancakes while writing this? Food for thought.
