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Whirl are from California, they release their seven track EP 'Distressor' on vinyl 16th April after a download release last year; it is going to appeal to loud but melodic shoegaze lovers around the world.
After the ambience installed by the sample laden "Preface", "Leave" sets the scene with its wall of gorgeous, fuzzy and glittering guitars, male / female vocals inducing sonic soundscapes in the mind, a truly cinematic experience. My highlight of the record, though this is certainly not saying the way is down from this point on.
The reverb and distortion levels are still on maximum for "Blue" the dreamy vocal track placed firmly towards the back of the mix whilst it packs the punches with some heavy riffs and punching drums, its finale of saturated feedback plays into "Ghost" which takes its title quite literally producing another highlight with a beautiful and lush sleepy track with ethereal vocals.
The tempo is raised for next two tracks on the EP, the furious frequencies of "Meaningless" and "Child" probably providing the most obvious point for the lazy My Bloody Valentine similarities post. Distressor's seven tracks come in under 25 minutes and for that short time, you are in for a rewarding and captivating experience, one you'll reach for again and again.
Buy the 12" for £8.00 here.
Whirl - Leave
Whirl - Child
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