Sinestesia (album)

Sinestesia is the third studio album by Indonesian indie band Efek Rumah Kaca, released on December 18, 2015, on Jangan Marah Records. It was produced by Pandai Besi and the band. Recorded between 2009–15, Sinestesia is the band's first release since their 2008 album Kamar Gelap.[1] A few days later, the album released with CD format by Demajors Independent Music Industry.[2] All the singles were written by Cholil Mahmud.

Sinestesia
Studio album by
Efek Rumah Kaca
ReleasedDecember 18, 2015
Recorded2009–2015
Studio
  • Pendulum
  • Black
  • Soundmate
  • Als
Genre
Length64:30
LabelJangan Marah Records
ProducerEfek Rumah Kaca
Pandai Besi
Efek Rumah Kaca chronology
Kamar Gelap
(2008)		 Sinestesia
(2015)
Singles from Sinestesia
  1. "Pasar Bisa Diciptakan"
    Released: July 10, 2015
  2. "Biru"
    Released: August 10, 2015
  3. "Putih"
    Released: September 23, 2015

Before releases the album, it was released the first single "Pasar Bisa Diciptakan" on July 10, to radio stations throughout Indonesia. They released the song "Biru", which consists of two songs: "Pasar Bisa Diciptakan" and "Cipta Bisa Dipasarkan" on SoundCloud. On September 18, the band held a concert, titled "Pasar Bisa Dikonserkan" at the Balai Sartika in Bandung, though it caused disappointment due to technical problems. They apologized for the incident. A few days later, they released the song "Putih", consisting of "Tiada" and "Ada", on Ripstore Asia and SoundCloud.

At the 3rd Indonesian Choice Awards, the album subsequently manage to earn a nomination for "Album of the Year", but lose out to Isyana Sarasvati's Explore!.

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Rolling Stone Indonesia[3]

Sinestesia received generally positive reviews. Rolling Stone Indonesia gave four-and-a-half out of five stars, calling it an "ambitious work that exceeded expectations. Efek Rumah Kaca took six years to work on their third album, Sinestesia, but in the end, it exceeded expectations. All six ambitious songs presented by the trio are over 7 minutes long, displaying a richer palette of instruments, beautiful melodies and lyrics commenting on life."[3]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Merah
  • Ilmu Politik
  • Lara Di Mana-mana
    •
  • Ada Ada Saja"

  • Mahmud
  • Mahmud
    •
  • Mahmud

  • Adrian Yunan Faisal
  • Faisal, Mahmud
    •
  • Faisal, Mahmud
11:20
2."Biru
  • Pasar Bisa Diciptakan
    •
  • Cipta Bisa Dipasarkan"

  • Faisal, Mahmud
    •
  • Mahmud

  • Mahmud
    •
  • Faisal, Mahmud, Akbar Sudibyo
9:52
3."Jingga
  • Hilang
  • Nyala Tak Terperi
    •
  • Cahaya, Ayo Berdansa (Instrumental)"

  • Mahmud
    •
  • Mahmud

  • Mahmud
  • Faisal
    •
  • Faisal, Mahmud, Sudibyo
13:28
4."Hijau
  • Keracunan Omong Kosong
    •
  • Cara Pengolahan Sampah"

  • Mahmud
    •
  • Mahmud

  • Faisal, Sudibyo
    •
  • Faisal
7:46
5."Putih
  • Tiada
    •
  • Ada"

  • Faisal, Mahmud
    •
  • Mahmud

  • Faisal, Mahmud
    •
  • Faisal, Mahmud, Sudibyo
9:46
6."Kuning
  • Faisal
    •
  • Faisal, Mahmud

  • Mahmud
    •
  • Faisal, Mahmud, Sudibyo
12:16
Total length:64:30

Released history
Country Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Indonesia December 18, 2015 Jangan Marah Records digital download
December 22, 2015 Demajors Independent Music Industry CD [2]

Awards and nominations
Year Awards Category Results
2016 Indonesian Choice Awards Album of the Year Nominated

References
  1. "After 7 years, Efek Rumah Kaca releasing new album in Digital". Rolling Stone Indonesia. December 18, 2015.
  2. Arista Budiono (December 28, 2015). "After iTunes, Efek Rumah Kaca released the CD format Sinestesia". Obrolan Urban.
  3. "CD Review: Efek Rumah Kaca - 'Sinestesia'". Rolling Stone Indonesia. 19 January 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
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