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Canopic Jar
R&B / Soul · 2021

Canopic Jar

Hiatus Kaiyote

A two-minute explosion of cinematic soul, blending distorted bass growls with operatic vocals and ancient Egyptian imagery.

October 13, 2021 · Brainfeeder

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Canopic Jar is a visceral, high-intensity detour into the darker corners of Hiatus Kaiyote's psychedelic soul. While much of their catalog feels like a sun-drenched kaleidoscope, this track operates in the deep shadows of a midnight museum. It is anchored by a bass tone so distorted it feels physical, pushing the boundaries of neo-soul into something approaching art-rock or even avant-metal. The drumming is characteristically complex, utilizing jagged polyrhythms that keep the listener on edge, never allowing the groove to settle into a comfortable loop.

Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the eerie, atmospheric intro into the crushing, distorted bass riff that anchors the main groove
Nai Palm vocal shift from a controlled, melodic delivery to a raw, guttural belt during the climax
The final seconds where the dense instrumentation suddenly evaporates into a haunting, lingering string arrangement
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Canopic Jar sound next to the rest of Hiatus Kaiyote's catalogue?

Tense+4.0σ

Tense saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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