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Music comes in all shapes and sizes. Some come with years of acquired rust and patience that sing chords that flow through the ages. Others come from a talented young 17 year old from Arizona whose music crackles and pops, something some veterans are still trying to achieve.

Panda Steps In Chocolate, 17 year old Christian Michael Filardo's music project, explores a genre that thrives on whimsical orchestration, short and precise lyrics and an abundant amount of heart that shines bravely through each note of this album. You are convinced that you've heard this electronic dribble before, but you haven't heard something quite like this. The airy chords and notes empower Christian's chameleon like voice which echoes inspiration from the Unicorns and The Magnetic Fields. This kid can sing; you don't get that everyday.

"You can't spell slaughter without laughter." Those words, in the song CHK CHKA SCARED PRIEST, usher in the beginning of the album and give you an inkling on where this album is going. Each song on the album explores a different sub group of electronic greatness from more melodic lines to repetition of words to dance-filled beats to displays of designed harmonies. The album reaches its zenith, Panda Meets a Girl, with the perfect display of the album's ability to show a large of quantity of musical style in about 3 minutes.

Even though the consistency of the album might not appeal some of you, you will be missing out on something if you don't give this album a good listen. You will find yourself falling in love with the album's ability to stick in your head and bring you into a wonderful fantasy of electronic greatness. Watch out for Mr. Filardo. He's got something to show this world and you've got to be ready.




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