An ominous post-punk atmospheric prowess lingers all through Computerized Writhing, the brand new album from Washington, D.C.-based challenge Zabus. Aptly, the darkly impactful soundscapes complement a poignantly morose thematic pursuit, revolving across the future’s bleak uncertainty and consequent needs for escapism. Particularly, the discharge explores “escapism vs introspection” — pondering numerous mediums in opposition to the temptations of a digital actuality. Will one succumb to the tailored comforts of digital actuality, or be led into extra natural ventures like meditation and astral projection? The lofty consciousness melds with fashionable productions for a resonating success from Zabus.
“Reality Desk” commences the album with a delectably eerie glow. Shimmering synths and rumbling guitars pair with a deep, somber vocal lead — resembling Bauhaus’ murmuring entrancement, inside a post-punk rhythmic undercurrent that reveals shades of Pleasure Division and The Chameleons UK. “Phantom Lens” follows with a extra upfront vocal emotion and bass-y reverberation, sustaining a compelling vocal steadiness amidst the washes of synths and bass. One other standout is available in “Subculture,” whose spaciousness is haunting. Spacey, ambient results dominate within the absence of percussion, because the “till I die,” and “I forgive you,” lyricism fuses superbly inside frequency-like intrigue.
Computerized Writhing leaves a strongly memorable post-punk imprint with its moody, darkish haunts. It’s a vibe-heavy tour-de-force from the challenge, led by multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Moore and in addition comprising Alex Zorn, Johnny Wielding, and Akane Shimizu.
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“Reality Desk” and different tracks featured this month will be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Rising Singles’ Spotify playlist.