Därför
Adrian, 2023
9/10
A Stockholm outfit comprised of Patrick Alvarsson and Simon Ekstrand Appel, this 11 song album brings much energy and power to a listen that embraces post-punk ideas plus many more surprises.
The strong attention to atmosphere of “Stigma” opens the listen with Johan Hinders’ soaring vocals across the bright post-punk that buzzes with plenty of nostalgic spirit, and “Helga” follows with some dense, low psychedelia that carries a firm beat amid a dreamy climate.
“Away” arrives in the middle and recruits Emelie Strange’s expressive pipes to the dream-pop nods that swirls with much melody, while “Gloom” benefits from Yulia Bizyukova’s smooth singing that complements the ethereal backdrop and crisp drumming.
Nearing the end, the cinematic fuzz of “Kitchen” showcases Maria Pettersson and Calle Olsson’s charming vocals, synths by Calle Olsson and flute by Konie for the album’s best, and title track exits with a glowing ambience of chilling, absorbing warmth.
An album that’s full of ‘90s guitar and analog synth that mashes early electro-pop, krautrock and psychedelia, this sophomore effort further cements Low-Res as one of the most exciting outfits out of Europe.
Travels well with: Miesha & The Spanks- Unconditional Love In Hi-Fi; Tungz- A Good Dream