Album Review: It’s Hard To Believe People, But Should by Skajimnektoya
Alright, buckle up, because this one's a wild ride. Skajimnektoya (try saying that five times fast) dropped It’s Hard To Believe People, But Should back in 2009—a gem of abstract electronic weirdness straight outta Ukraine. Released on the delightfully cryptic ~taqueOT label, this album is like your brain trying to process an all-nighter fueled by espresso and existential dread. And hey, who doesn’t love that?
First off, let’s talk about the track that shares its name with the album: “It’s Hard To Believe People, But Should.” This song feels like walking into a room where someone’s playing a broken synth while another dude randomly drops cutlery onto the floor. It’s chaotic, sure, but there’s something oddly hypnotic about it. You know those moments when you’re scrolling through social media and just feel… overwhelmed? Yeah, this track nails that vibe. The layers of glitchy sounds and distant echoes make it stick in your head—not because it’s catchy, but because it’s kinda haunting. Like, "I’m not sure if I liked it, but now I can’t stop thinking about it" kind of haunting.
Another standout is—you guessed it—the only other track mentioned here, though unnamed explicitly. Let’s call it Track X for kicks. If the title track is existential chaos, then Track X is more like lying on your couch after eating too much pizza and staring at the ceiling tiles as they morph into alien hieroglyphics. There’s a dreamy quality to it, almost soothing, until suddenly BAM—a burst of static or some unidentifiable noise jolts you back to reality. It’s experimental enough to keep things interesting without losing its groove entirely. Kinda like life itself, right?
The artwork deserves a shoutout too—it’s credited to Empty House, which honestly fits perfectly. Imagine staring at an abandoned building at dusk, feeling both creeped out and strangely comforted. That’s the cover art energy we’re working with here.
Now, reflecting on this whole experience, I gotta say—it’s hard to believe people made this, but they should. More artists need to take risks like Skajimnektoya did. Sure, it might not be everyone’s cup of tea (or even coffee), but isn’t that the point of art? To challenge, confuse, and occasionally blow your mind?
Unexpected remark? Fine. Listening to this album feels like being handed a Rubik’s Cube by a wizard—just when you think you’ve got it figured out, everything shifts again. And maybe, just maybe, that’s exactly what we need more of in our playlists. So go ahead, give it a spin. Who knows? You might end up loving it—or hating it so much you can’t forget it. Either way, mission accomplished.
