Necessary Outlet Gives Occurrence Props For “Extraordinary Artistry”

Necessary Outlet writes that Slow Violence by Occurrence is “an opus.  With 22 tracks, including instrumental interludes, this 72 minute journey is an invitation to the depths of pain, regret and longing… which showcases extraordinary artistry.  The sounds and concepts explored are deeply emotional, abstract and eclectic.  The instrumentation is extremely varied, giving an epic and cinematic feel to the entire project.  The closest parallel we can draw is maybe a Bjork album. As a whole, Slow Violence feels incredibly unique and relistens are sure to uncover more and more hidden gems throughout as we feel the work is far too complex for a single listen.  There is much to discover within.” Read more here.

The album is at radio now. According to Necessary Output, “For us, the standout tracks—and by that we mean not only engaging but also easily extracted from the overall work for playlist or radio placement—are ‘You’re Not A Miracle’ and ‘The Remote Past Tense.’  The first is incredibly catchy, sing-along-able, and more traditionally structured compared to the rest of the tracks.  We could easily envision this as a pop record—very Robyn-esque.  The latter’s lyrics really made our ears stand up, hitting the hardest, and is the best example of the incredible lyric athleticism displayed throughout Slow Violence. ‘The Future, Pt 1’ is also quite a gem, and primed for a million dance remixes.”