Castle Face – 080
Emerging from the distant light we have a new double LP from our own
John Dwyer's Thee Oh Sees. The first studio recordings to capture the
muscular rhythm section of double drummers Ryan Moutinho and Dan Rincon
with ringer bassist Tim Hellman cracking spines, the groove and bludgeon
we've come to expect from the live shows is captured seamlessly here -
they go from zero to head-splitter from the get-go and on the rare
occasions they do let up on the gas a bit, we're treated to some
locked-in hypnotizers, too. The guitar sounds more colossal and ethereal
at the same time, riding roughshod over the vacuum sealed rhythm
section, spiraling skywards, and diving into the emerald depths so quick
your guts tingle. Synths, strings and smoke soaked things crawl behind
the scenes to make an extra far-out party platter. Served on 45 rpm
plates for most excellent listening quality. With amazing visuals and a
side D etching by air-brush-van-art maestro Robert Beatty…and packed in
vape-proof goat skin. It’s a beast and it can be yours should you choose
come August 12th.....come on now.