Upset The Rhythm 黑胶唱片和CD

Review: Almost two full decades into their curious career, slacker-psych experimentalists The Pheromoans have never been ones to shy away from the esoteric or mundane. Led by the droll, deadpan delivery and unique world view of primary songwriter Russell Walker, LP number 13 sees the collective lean ever further into topical malaise whilst honing their fuzzed out, post-college-rock jangles into their most digestible and direct form yet. With the title Wyrd Psearch, Walker takes direct aim "at the ubiquity of people claiming things are eerie or weird/wyrd in the present cultural milieu", while the word-search artwork is intended to highlight our cultures' obsessive search for meaning in an increasingly illogical world. Twinkling no wave riffs, glistening synth lines and muted requests to loved ones requesting their presence on a trip to town to reup on prescription meds.

Review: Returning to offer more glorious punk-not-punk business, Primo follow up their captivating debut album from two years before, 'Amici', with another collection of strong songs that captivate and speak to you both emotionally and in terms of sheer musical talent, touching on themes like decisions, heartbreak, practicalities and life itself. In many ways, then, it's an exercise in catharsis for both band and the listener, with many of the subjects dealt with clearly here because of a need to make sense of real experiences. In terms of the sonics, there are jangly stompers, such as 'Perfect Paper' and 'Love Days', rhythmic drivers ('1000 Words'), and guttural post-punk-leaning outings such as 'Best & Fairest', and more surreal efforts such as 'Comedy Show'. The result being a varied but coherent must-buy.