When the album really kicks in there is a synth wave vibe colliding with a more militant chanted vocal that is not aggressive enough to be industrial, but perhaps that is what they are going for. The vocals could use effects as they are a little dry to mix with the electronic sounds presented here. I appreciate the creepy sounds they capture here, and the lo-fi nature is played into the overall sonic scope of what they are conjuring here. The smoky female vocals hold more in common with Boy Harsher when they are in the lower depths of her alto range. This dark wave is done in a manner that resonates with 2024.
Things get more depressing for "Treading Out". Her vocals are once again in control of the dynamics. Though many of the same sounds are used on this one, they switch things up enough in their songwriting for it to still work well enough. "In This Moment" finds the groove shifting, as she gets more sultry in her lower register. You can hear the effort they are making to switch things up. However, halfway into this one, I find myself wanting them to introduce more sonic colors. They do not deliver this with "My Ode to You". I do like that there is a trace of witch house in what they are doing here.
The low moan of her voice on "Underground" reminds me of Zola Jesus. In fact, this song feels like a more punk rock take on Zola Jesus. "Angel Rocker" is more aggressive overall. It carries more drive in the drone of its pulse, as she chants the same phrases in a more hip-hop manner. The album closes with the more melodic "The Golden Rule". There is a boozy feel to the music as well as a raw tongue-in-cheek approach to the vocals. I think she can sing if she tries it is just more punk rock for her to make fun of that point. I will give this album a 9, as they are onto something cool here, hope to hear more from them in the future.
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