BONES - ETC.

BONES' album ETC. opens like an invitation to the strange. It does not merely offer melodies or lyrics; it proposes a universe, a soundscape where reality and dreams collide. Each track seems designed to unsettle, to push the listener to escape conventional logic. It is within this tension between the familiar and the unexpected that ETC. finds its strength.

Submarine Soul: a dive into absurd lyricism

The track Submarine Soul is a bold introduction to what quickly becomes the album's signature. The name itself evokes immersion, a descent into unknown depths — and that is exactly what the song offers. Its slow, almost hypnotic rhythm mimics the movements of a submarine traversing oceanic abysses. The lyrics oscillate between the absurd and poetry: dislocated images, phrases that seem to emerge from an interrupted dream. It is a track that does not seek to convince, but to dive — literally.

The Pink Elephant Song: between dream and reflection

The Pink Elephant Song perfectly embodies the absurd humor that permeates ETC. The song title is a wink at the paradox of the "pink giraffe" — an image that, on its own, seems misplaced within the context of a rap album. Yet, it is precisely this dissonance that brings life to this track. The production leans on melodic and organic elements, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. The lyrics oscillate between seriousness and absurdity, as if BONES is trying to show that even the deepest subjects can be approached with lightness.

Napalm Baby Light My Fire: an unexpected poetic explosion

The track Napalm Baby Light My Fire stands in striking contrast to the previous songs. Here, the production seems more intense, almost aggressive — as if one is moving from a dream to a burning reality. The song title evokes unexpected violence, but the lyrical writing remains surprisingly detached. It's a troubling mix: strong imagery paired with a narrative that seems to stay on the surface. This contrast between lyricism and production gives the track an unprecedented dimension, as if BONES is trying to show that even the most violent subjects can be approached with poetic detachment.

ETC.: the narrative continuity of a lyrical trilogy

ETC. is not an isolated album—it's the third installment of a trilogy in collaboration with Lyson, following REMAINS and SCRAPS. This continuity is palpable in the lyrical writing, which seems to rely on recurring themes, imagery, and narrative structures already explored. However, ETC. does nothing more than reproduce the past: it proposes an evolution, a development of the ideas addressed in previous albums. The trilogy appears to be inscribed within a broader artistic endeavor, where each album is a chapter of the same story—or perhaps of one dream.

ETC. by BONES stands out for its ability to blend surrealism and poetry without ever falling into pure absurdity. Each track, whether it's Submarine Soul, The Pink Elephant Song, or Napalm Baby Light My Fire, offers a unique sonic experience, marked by offbeat lyrical writing and production that seems always attuned to emotions. Despite uncertainties surrounding the release date and lack of information about the record label, ETC. remains an album that defies conventions—and invites the listener to get lost in it willingly.