'Bilono' is the controversial debut album from Israeli producer/ singer Rona Geffen and has been described by the artist as 'the sound of day and night life in Tel-Aviv ' from its harsh politics, bombs, fire, useless loss of lives to that constant dripping of the neighbour's air-conditioner.' Aside from this, Rona has also released an electronic opera called 'Strike- No sex in the TL Village' as well as writing 'Wetting Party' for a group of Berlin based Choreographers. The record is driven by a strong pulsating tone of heavily distorted drums, dark bass lines and industrial influenced synth leads hybridised with a heavy Middle Eastern influenced sound, often incorporating classical instruments such as a clarinet on 'Hol Ba'eynayim' and strings heavily featuring on the second half of the album. The overall sound of this album ranges from the mysterious on 'Bitches' to the more uplifting and epic on 'East West', to the cataclysmic, disgusting wall of noise and the solemn following it on 'Requiem'. Vocals are often emotional, raw and heavily distorted, lyrics often divulging in topics such as sexuality and relationships. Though to be frankly honest, the lyrics (those of which I understand as some tracks are sung entirely in Hebrew) aren't Rona Geffen's strong point, more amateurish than transcendent, I found her songs exploring female sexuality contrived and uncomfortable to listen, does she shock the listener? Yes. Are her lyrics and vocals original? Yes. But is it enjoyable to listen to? No, not at all. Half of the tracks on this album are entirely instrumental and I feel this is where Ms. Geffen's talents truly lie. Instrumental tracks showed far more promise than those containing vocals, her musical arrangement in the more hybridised tracks was exceptional and were thoroughly enjoyable. The entirely electro driven tracks were also promising but eventually became repetitive and lost momentum. My favourite track on the album would be 'Requiem part 2' after the noisey, implosion on part 1, this piece is so well crafted, so beautifully arranged and conveys an overwhelming sense solemn. Bilono is released on the 15th of December on RGunlimited.