as is the aesthetic choice of so many college-aged punk bands these days (go figure). The vocals are sweetly amateurish and on the first track a guitarist solos through the song on a bunch of high notes. Garge take nearly the
it seems like he’s never short on inspiration, chasing fresh ideas through whatever strange paths they might take, from the warmth of melodic guitar chords to the abrasion of static-y feedback deconstructions
then sifted through the remains with curious intentions. The opener “Lexachast I” (all nine tracks are numbered Lexachasts) is what I’d imagine power-electronics using Spotify R&B instead of white noise and feedback to sound like,
sound more like a punk band leaning goth than a goth band leaning punk. They also manage to make the seven-plus minutes of “Loving You” interesting, frequently switching up the song and resonating emotion where others would rather hide behind a velvet curtain. For some reason, I very near...
they started to take shape in my mind, the extent of their beauty and depth revealed. In particular, a track like “Driving” is oddly hummable after a while, and Grouper’s talent at blending the ambiance of sustained piano chords with her vulnerable-yet-distant voice is unparalleled.Grid ...