by Dan Goldin (@post_trash_)
Sometimes everything you need is within sight. Sometimes the best decisions are the ones that come without overthinking. Both of the sentiments rings true on Tang’s upcoming album The Quiet Earth. Due September 29th via Art of the Uncarved Block (Feels Fine, Boiling Hell, Chris) and Influenza Records, the collection finds Peter Connelly once again taking a solo approach to his band, and they’ve never sounded better. Following last year’s Finding Peace, Isn’t The Point, the latest from Tang is a product of our current collective isolation, a home recorded effort written and recording in just six days, mostly during the still of night. The lo-fi simplicity and skeletal recordings show a brilliant side of Connelly’s songs.
Lead single and album opener “Next Stop, Willoughby” sets the tone with a molasses slow tempo and a healthy glowing fuzz (recalling bands like Horse Jumper of Love and Duster). The song’s shimmering recording blends both analog and digital, offering a crackle to the guitar’s breezy distortion and Connelly’s vocals. As he examines nostalgia in all it’s glory and danger, this song is terrificly layered with guitars that buzz and howl, a minimal recording with enough heft and texture to keep it sounding full, to keep it sounding excellent.