Umberto - Helpless Spectator (Limited Edition Grey Vinyl)

Umberto - Helpless Spectator (Limited Edition Grey Vinyl)Umberto is an artist whose work is distinctly cinematic. Composer Matt Hills performances and delicate compositions taken together have the cumulative ability to surprise. Hill, whose Umberto moniker is an homage to director Umberto Lenzi, is an experienced and active film composer, most recently scoring the film All That We Destroy. In addition to film and commercial work, Umberto has released a number of lauded solo recordings. Hills compositions

as rooted in Chicago as it is communicable with the world

” “Years ago I played a bit of sax in other people’s gigs

Across its ten tracks

they re-emerged with rap-punk vocals

to make something that felt socially extended and affirming

“Through my music

” but his commitment to the cause is as palpable through the instrumentals of Cy & Lee

but I think a lot about addiction still

Drummer Mike Lowry officially joins as a fully-fledged member and songwriter bolstering the founding trio of William Cashion

installing Fender pickups into hand-carved hardwood bodies

draws from six early singles

Side B sets off with a shot of Americana