Although you may have never heard of BT, he is quickly breaking through in the American electronic/pop genre along with the likes of Moby and Fatboy Slim
While BT is relatively unknown in the U.S., that is about to change. He already has a huge following in Europe due to his incredible ability to mix electronic, pop and rock into one, synchronized and audibly-pleasing album. Before Moby and Fatboy Slim had even entered the U.S. music scene, electronic/pop was an underground only genre. No one really gave it the credit it was due, nor even heard it much unless it was played in the soundtrack of a movie, where it was really only heard on a sub-conscious level. This all changed when Moby and Fatboy Slim entered the picture and although electronic/pop still does not have the traction that it truly deserves, it is gaining momentum nonetheless. Following in the footsteps of Moby and Fatboy Slim is BT.
Pros: BT hit the mark with this album in the sense of not only pleasing techno fans with tracks such as “Madskillz” and “Never Gonna Come Back Down,” but he also produces a happy medium with slower, more calming electronic tracks such as “Satellite.” While most albums have a lot of filler, this is one facet, fortunately, where BT fails to travel. EVERY SINGLE track on the album is extremely well-contrived, unique in its own way and successfully provides a smooth transition from the previous song.
Cons: Really not much to say here. The only downfall I can think of is the genre. Because electronic is generally not accepted by U.S. audiences yet, I know this album will not get the credit that it deserves and may not convert non-electronic enthusiasts.
Known for his amazing ability to combine electronic with softer, more calming lyrics, BT is not only following Moby’s footsteps, but pushing through and making a name for himself and drawing a huge crowd in the U.S. market. As I stated before, electronic is one of the more obscure, unknown music genres. Whatever the case may be, if you are a fan of Moby and/or Fatboy Slim, be sure to check BT’s “Movement in Still Life.”
