Format Details:
Release Date: 15 November 2024
Label: Earth Libraries
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 701220916842
Genres: Indie Alternative
Description
Arbes' long-awaited debut album, Counterways, exists on the cusp between the ethereal and the more attention-seeking concerns of pop - The record invites listeners into an unusual sonic world of atmospheric depth - Comparisons can be drawn to New York post-punk of a more colourful bent, running Blondie all the way through to Gang Gang Dance.
The album's dream-pop dimension brings to mind Cocteau Twins, while its grittier, art-rock moments, coloured with ambience feels akin to Deerhunter. Glimmering flashes of psychedelia channels the likes of Melody's Echo Chamber. The ten track album explores romantic dreaming and the struggle to (not) understand and to be understood.
It memorialises glimmers of connection, discontentment and longing. Front woman Jess Zanoni's soulful, oracular voice is anchored by the earthbound brambles of prickly guitar and brushstroke percussion, where all is tethered to a surface of unearthly detail and resonance. Written and recorded over a five year period (2017-2022), Arbes eke out every possible ounce of emotionality from their songs. Not to sedate, but to guide listeners somewhere unexpected, at the song or album's conclusion.
Packaging: LP, Sea Blue Transparent Vinyl, A3 Poster Insert w/ Band Photo + Lyrics
Tracklisting
The Mellons
The Charades
Arbes
Mother Sun
Bitter Calm
The Medium
Kaycie Satterfield
Neighbourly
Greg Freeman
Blue Violet
Avalanche Party
Welly
Gwen Dolyn
Bitumen
Radkey
Helen Ganya
