Transposition Theory, by The Illusionists

Transposition Theory

by The Illusionists

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1.	Rabbit Hole/Sinister 03:24	info
2.	Cloud 9 Still 03:02	info
3.	Vertigo 03:40	info
4.	For the Love (feat. Rob Viktum) 06:00	info	buy track
5.	Ends Meet 04:40	info
6.	Hypnotic 04:03	info
7.	Vengeance 03:42	info
8.	Games 03:24	info
9.	Reveal (Warp) 01:48	info
10.	Chillaxation 03:55	info
11.	Slow Burn 03:27	info
12.	Been Blessed 03:21	info
13.	Disappearing Act 10:26	lyrics
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The sophomore effort from The Illusionists finds the Dallas-duo at their darkest and most compelling. Crackling with slinky bass lines, orchestral string arrangements, soaring horns, and boasting a single, extremely rare production assist from Brooklyn/Dallas' own Rob Viktum ("For the Love"), Transposition Theory is a decidedly intense departure from the smooth, jazz-infused feel of their debut, Masks & Façades (2007).

The faction's trademark melody-driven, atmospheric tone still resides throughout much of the collection, which follows their fictional protagonist as he journeys away from the stage and down the rabbit hole on the opener ("Rabbit Hole/Sinister"), through another dimension immersing himself in the dark arts ("Cloud 9 Still"); paying the price along the twisted path through his own pschye (the uptempo "Vertigo" and "Vengeance"). As the album progresses, the listener will slowly come to the realization that they are walking alongside the Illusionist as he gives in to his own desires and obsessions; each track painting a skewed tapestry of darkness ("Chillaxation" and "Slow Burn").

As the story draws to a close, we witness his complete departure through a haze of mystical bells and synths ("Disappearing Act"); however, we feel this won't be our last encounter with the enigmatic character.

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released October 31, 2014

Executive Producers: Nate "The Kid Flames" Smith & K.D. "Tha Produce Man" White
Produced by The Illusionists for Back Roads to Eastland/Fresh Produce
Mixed & Mastered by Nate "The Kid Flames" Smith at The Pantages, Dallas, Texas
Additional Production & Mixing on "For the Love" by Rob Viktum for Low Post Music
Art Direction & Layout: Enormous Elephant

General Inquiries: nateryansmith@gmail.com
Twitter & IG: @nateryansmith

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