Hypnotic gothic post-punk band with a touch of shoegaze. I loved the blend of soft, more harmonic guitar paired with a harsher bass line and enchanting, distant vocals. “Programmed” was one of my favorite tracks, as it managed to feel somehow more dark and gothic. I loved the subtle tempo changes that really just embraced a kind of melodic and gentle gloom. Overall, very comforting gothic/shoegaze.
This is STARING PROBLEM’S fifth release. Serving up DIY proto-goth/shoegaze, complete with jangly chords, chorus-laden guitar hooks, and soft vocals, that sweetly drift just out of reach like a far-off specter. These recordings have a lo-fi fuzziness that gives the effect of overhearing the music from another room. Their CURE cover blends seamlessly with the rest of the album. There is a gloomy kind of warmth to these songs that draws you in. They have created a world all their own here, and it’s a fascinating one to take a trip through.
