Absurdist and wildly innovative, Vic Da Looper takes you down a subversive blend of psychedelic and experimental sounds on his ever so innovative multi-faceted “Cat Sounds” record. The powerful opening single, “Gata Negra,” strikes you with its shoegaze influence and elevating dreamy atmosphere but really hurls you into moments of confusion and craziness during the cat samples. This track is the first glimpse into an ambitious concept album that revolves around actual cat speak sampling and cat perspective themes, adding a degree of novelty and intrigue that’s both wacky and interesting.
As the title suggests, “Gata Negra” translates to “Black Cat,” and it serves as the perfect entry point into the concept. The song kicks off with a hypnotic cat voice sample that draws you in, gradually evolving into a seductive, slow groove. It’s able to seamlessly blend electronic synth elements with intricate guitar rhythms, creating this luscious atmospheric landscape that feels innately intricate but also subtly soothing.
Throughout “Gata Negra,” atmospheric melodic vocals interplay with haunting cat sounds, resulting in a dreamy pop mix that combines elements of shoegaze and ’80s nostalgia into this elevating experience.
It’s hypnotic, alluring, and altogether ambitious if not a tad bit mad overall. Spin it around once and you’ll be transported into a sonic realm you can’t picture or conceive till you hear it yourself.