701220916842

Counterways (Sea Blue Transparent Vinyl)

Arbes

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Format: LP

Cat No: LPEL615C

PRE-ORDER: This item will be shipped with the aim to deliver on release day.

Format Details: Sea Blue Transparent Vinyl

Release Date:  01 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

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Counterways
      • 2. Piscean
      • 3. It's You
      • 4. Silver Rings
      • 5. Half of Understanding

      Side 2

      • 6. Impasse
      • 7. Parameters
      • 8. Full Sight
      • 9. Simple Feeling
      • 10. One Metaphor