The opening track (aptly titled “First”) is sleepy and cinematic, a dramatic yet understated introduction to an album that attempts to walk the fine line between indie and post-rock.
Review: Overlake – Sighs
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Overlake
Sighs
Killing Horse Records
Street: 04.15
Overlake = my bloody valentine + Sonic Youth
The opening track (aptly titled “First”) is sleepy and cinematic, a dramatic yet understated introduction to an album that attempts to walk the fine line between indie and post-rock. Tom Barrett’s wispy vocals add a moody element to dulled guitar noise. Admittedly, the instrumentals are sometimes too repetitive and, personally, I feel that the group tries to span the album over too many genres, making their sound incredibly inconsistent. However, I will say that they successfully re-create an ambiance reminiscent of ’80s and ’90s shoegazey alternative. –Allison Shephard
Sighs
Killing Horse Records
Street: 04.15
Overlake = my bloody valentine + Sonic Youth
The opening track (aptly titled “First”) is sleepy and cinematic, a dramatic yet understated introduction to an album that attempts to walk the fine line between indie and post-rock. Tom Barrett’s wispy vocals add a moody element to dulled guitar noise. Admittedly, the instrumentals are sometimes too repetitive and, personally, I feel that the group tries to span the album over too many genres, making their sound incredibly inconsistent. However, I will say that they successfully re-create an ambiance reminiscent of ’80s and ’90s shoegazey alternative. –Allison Shephard
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