Album Review: “Don’t Talk to Me” by Dropper

The indie rock band from NYC, Dropper, kicks of the album Don’t Talk to Me with the song Two Dollar Beer. Right from the start, the songs hits you with the rip of a guitar. The intensity at the beginning of this song simmers down once the lead singer, Andrea Scanniello, beings to sing. 

Throughout the entirety of the album, there’s the use of drums and guitars, all of which blend impeccably with the voice of Scanniello. All three combined made each song feel raw and genuine, almost as if I was in the room with them. Scanniello’s voice is unique in the best way a voice can be. Listening to her, she stands out to me as her voice isn’t one I hear often.

One of my more personal favorites on this album has to be Waste of Time. The first thirty seconds of the song starts with a funky rhythmic beat, which levels in and out of intensity throughout the rest of the song. One reason I favor this song among the others is that Scanniello’s voice becomes the main focal point at times with little to no music in the background. 

Dropper closes off with the song Telephone – another personal favorite of mine. This song differs greatly to the way the album started, the instrumental effects are slow, soft, and subtle. While Scanniello portrays the same aspects as she sings. 

Each of the songs in this album are ones to love in one way or another! The rhythm in each song are consistent, feeling that even if I don’t know the songs per se, I can find a sense of belonging to the music as I was able to move along to the beat. 

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