THE HORRORS Skying (XL)
Since mixed reviews for their 2007 debut Strange House, the Horrors' track record has been faultless, with their Krautrock-esque follow-up Primary Colours nominated for a Mercury Award.
Skying builds on the band's previous work, displaying hints of psychedelia and channeling Eighties electronica in a way which feels fresh, progressive and interesting. The mellotron-drenched groove of opener Changing The Rain moves into the gentle wobbling pop grooves of tracks such as Endless Blue and She Said.
Nothing is rushed, with tracks given the space to fully develop and the album's centre piece - the eight-minute long Moving Further Away - perfectly encapsulating The Horrors' new direction thanks to its phased shaker and synth riff and Neu-esque momentum.
Reviews so far have been strong, with Q, NME, Downed In Sound and Uncut all rating it highly. This will hopefully see the band moving ever closer to mainstream success.
PREVIOUS ALBUM: PRIMARY COLOURS (5,427/34,116)
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