It's definitely a really good record. Waves of psych-drone fill up the space over drumming and some subtle guitar and bass parts. The vocals that can be heard are super chanty and woodsy, pretty much incoherent. Unfortunately, this awesome band is not a band anymore. But sweet deal folks, two dudes from Raccoo-oo-oon have formed Wet Hair. Wet Hair is a little more quiet, less percusive psych-drone group. I missed their show at the Josephine on the 7th because neither I, nor my friend had enough money to get in, which was a huge bummer. But the next day at the Hollow Earth Radio local label expo, I picked up a copy of their latest 12", and it is musically and aesthetically one of the best things i've purchased this year.
This record is a work of fucking art. It cost me a big $11, and it was totally worth it. I came home, and turned all the lights off, putting it carefully on my turntable and had a massive spaceout.
On Saturday the 29th of November, I had the pleasure of seeing my old friends Casy and Brian play at the Holy Mountain with some other bands, and Religious Girls, with who they were on tour. Religious Girls turned out to be one of the best bands I've seen this year. Four dudes, like 20 keyboards, a ton of voice and sound manipulation pedals and everyone played drums but one. They had a sweet standard kit drummer, while 2 other members pounded on cymbals and floor toms set up next to their keys. Their music was beautiful and tropical, sort of an etheral haze of tropical noise with crazy rhythmic drumming. At one point, drums were moved, paint was poured on the heads. Then splattered with each stroke of their final song.
Check 'em out:
Religious Girls
Raccoo-oo-oon
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