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Recommended by us on 20th August 2010
...according to our Business Lady on Thu 19 Aug, 2010.
I've been told by people that I should enjoy the new Women album so, as not to disappoint said folks, I'm gonna really go to town with this one... ENJOYMENT TOWN! Though their self-titled (and self-released) debut seemed to be loved by all who came into earshot of its sonic beauty it seemed to pass me by. Well, the same can't be said for 'Public Strain' because here I am, listening to it right now and I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear that I am suitably impressed. Women are a dynamic yet tasteful rock outfit that have more in common with New York post-punk bands like Television than they do with the likes of the The Beach Boys or the Beatles yet they do utilize many of the same playing and recording techniques that I associate with 60s psychedelia and they do kinda sound like hippies (no offense lads). Reverb mystery and psych pop melodies play a big role on 'Public Strain' with the tracks sounding well considered, comfortable and laid back. I guess it sounds like The Velvet Underground in many ways but with more sonic layers of intrigue.... Whatever, it sounds good to me.
Women return with an album of dense, reverb drenched noise and melodic sensibilities – a strong contender for album of 2010.
What was hinted at on Women’s debut is now fully apparent – these are eleven tracks of reverb drenched sonics and layers, with a super melodic / pop sensibility that creep up and grab you like nothing else you’ll hear this year.
Their debut, self-titled release was one of the most blogged and critically well received records of the year.
‘Public Strain’ was recorded in the dead of winter with Chad Vangaalen.
Tracklisting:
Can’t You See
Heat Distraction
Narrow With The Hall
Penal Colony
Bells
China Steps
Untogether
Drag Open
Locust Valley
Venice Lockjaw
Eyesore
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