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Release Date: 18 July 2014
Album opener ‘Whale’ is a fantastic starter, it’s a little taste of everything that’s loveable about this band. The vocal interplay between dual bassists/singers Lucy Buckeridge and Giles Simon is Lowtide’s biggest weapon. Combine that with inventive compositions and the immersive work of guitarist Gabriel Lewis and you’ve got a recipe for a very good dream pop album! While the singles were strong, I really didn’t feel the full impact until I heard the album as whole. Then its claws stick in.
‘Wedding Ring’ has a sunny melody and pretty vocal harmonies contrasted by droning guitars. It’s the most poppy Lowtide get, along with the single ‘Held’. The album isn’t a downer but don’t expect an upbeat record. ‘Yesterday’ reaches to the depths, a beautiful song with a bassline fit for The Cure. ‘Maxillæ Leaving, Seaward’ is another stand-out, a cinematic slow burner of post rock proportions! It’s also one of the band’s favourites, which Giles mentions in our soon to be published interview. Closer ‘Still Time’ wraps up an amazing record. ‘Lowtide’ is an ambitious album and it sounds flawless, if you’re a lover of dream pop then this is a must listen. Melbourne impresses again!