The Röse Parade, Hyena Dream Machine Chuck Brewer, who records as the Röse Parade, delivered the best local album of the year only days into 2020. Released on January 4,
Hyena Dream Machine set an impossibly high bar. A true hybrid of styles, it emulsifies elements of rock, R&B, synth-pop, disco and punk into an unparalleled cosmic blend. Brewer s enigmatic poetry delves into complicated emotional states and points of view. In particular, his dissections of love, romance and carnality stand out, all framed within ruminations on power dynamics. The album is fierce and confrontational, and its wallop to the soul makes a lingering impact.