A befitting title as the vacations method, Background Music For Household Arguments is the compelling new album from Helsinki-based band Drug Retailer Raid. Thematically embracing individuality and uniqueness in private character and musical pursuits alike, the discharge unveils a stability of punchy and moody intrigue — dazzling with a whirlwind of danceable pop, dirty post-punk, funk, jazz, and no-wave. Whether or not within the punchy Speaking Heads-esque vigor inside “Phar Mac is T” or the Swans-like foreboding of “Suzy,” Background Music For Household Arguments constantly grips with its clever, structurally dynamic sound.
A powerful variety of high quality songs present all through, together with the standout “Gutter,” which the band describes as “a tune about God, violence, water parks, sharks and bleach.” Shout-y vocal depth pairs with a post-punk bass-y reverberations, resembling a extra left-field Pixies in its passionate vocal ascent and whirring guitar enhances.
“Trend Trend” is one other spotlight, reveling in a brass-y funk-pop invigoration; the regular vocal suaveness and higher-pitched reflections meld with a dexterous bass drive for a replay-inducing immersion; shades of Insanity present within the latter vocal sections and sporadic brass. Background Music For Household Arguments is a delectably trendy success from Drug Retailer Raid.
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“Gutter” and different tracks featured this month will be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Rising Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We found this launch through MusoSoup, as a part of the artist’s promotional marketing campaign.