INDIE PSYCH ROCK
What's a psych rock album without a tambourine? I don't know. But auxiliary percussion like the tambourine and mallets add bright colors to the darkness from the dancing reverb and low alto female vocals. Oh, man... Reverb oozes differently from every track to tailor its mood which pairs very well with the poetic imagery from its lyrics.
This track stood out the most for its bossa nova / jazzy tone. Also listen to "Waiting On An Answer" and "Heavy Balloon" which have a carefree happy-go-lucky tone to not so happy-go-lucky lyrics.
from House of Souls. By Yellow Year Records. 2016.
NEW WAVE POST PUNK
Still The Growlers! The album still maintains the surf rock integrity that makes The Growlers sound like The Growlers. Some tracks are heavily influenced by Julian Casablancas's synth productions.
"I'll Be Around" is a track with a groovy, low vibe. You'll find intentional distortion all over this album. You'll still find the psych rock sound in this album if you listen closely to its transformation from "City Club"'s clipping vocals and major synth mayhem to "Daisy Chain"'s sweet organ and lo-fi ribbon-like vocals.
Overall, this album demonstrates a pleasing musical transformation from The Growlers. Thanks, Cult Records.
from City Club. By Cult Records. 2016.
ALTERNATIVE INDIE ROCK
Clip me timbers! Combined with the obvious clipping, the soft whisper-like vocals make this track sound charming.
"Everyone looks the same. Still we have different names."
Check out this cover on SoundCloud.
Lesser Matters. Labrador Records. 2003.
