這組出自 Captured Tracks 的後龐克、Art Rock 樂團五年前的首張專輯《Useless Coordinates》發行時我們訂了有點多,因為真的被帥到,所以現在還剩了一些放在店裡;新專輯更加的黑與深沈,噪音吉他更加銳利,樂器之間的對話也越來越精準,該怎麼說呢,如果最近遇到剛學電吉他有什麼音樂推薦,我們應該會先播這張。
angeltape is an avant garde document of the events that unfolded over the five-year gap between records which saw a variety of changes – good and bad – steer their professional and personal lives down unfamiliar territories. Instead of succumbing to adversity, however, Drahla re-emerge sounding creatively rejuvenated and examine this time with deeply reflective perspectives. Over the last few years, they suffered devastating losses and expanded their sound with guitarist Ewan Barr joining vocalist and guitarist Luciel Brown, bassist Rob Riggs and drummer Mike Ainsley. These recent experiences – collective and individual – culminate in a sound that is considerably darker and tonally more complex and conceptual in its essence. Delving into themes of grief and trauma whilst simultaneously celebrating moments of sentimentality and support during difficult times, angeltape shifts between being a challenging, comforting and ultimately rewarding record for both artist and audience.