Frog's sixth album, '1000 Variations on the Same Song,' arrives after over four years, showcasing a mix of intentionally repetitive yet creatively varied tracks. Daniel Bateman, the frontman, shifted his approach to songwriting, opting to enhance familiar themes rather than escape them. This album, with 11 diverse tracks, reflects his acceptance of personal cycles and an exploration of elements from various influences. The melding of indie, funk, and pop is evident, particularly in songs like "JUST USE YR HIPS VAR. VI," where innovative use of falsetto and instrumentation further enrich the listening experience.
In the song, Bateman dresses up an alcoholic in the language of a salesman-both stuck in cycles, albeit one for relief and the other for profit.
Daniel Bateman decided to stop trying to break free from his songwriting hallmarks. Instead, he broke out a box of toppings and figured out how to spruce them up.
1000 Variations on the Same Song isn't as literal as the title implies; nearly all 11 tracks are different from one another in structure and content.
His unbelievably high-pitched falsetto does the heavy lifting in 'JUST USE YR HIPS VAR. VI,' turning chunky piano chords into a funk-pop groove.
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