Written from headlines scanned or news stories scrolled, he creates an aural scrapbook that reverberates with tape loops and guitar FXs. An England puffed up into absurdity by political outrage and infighting all fed these songs.
Gonzalez strikes a balance between stripped back arrangements-just Jose's intimate vocal and exquisite nylon string guitar work-and tracks driven by groovy drum machine loops and other percussive elements.
Masta Ace specializes in concept albums that make his discography feel like an acclaimed TV series demanding to be heard in order to appreciate it best. There are running themes throughout most them.