MONEY Find Pleasure In the Darkest Depression
MONEY are a band who's music tends to focus on the darkest oblivion. Their debut in 2013 saw them uphold the melancholic tradition that is held true within the indie scene of Manchester (re: the Smiths and Joy Division). And their follow up is no different.
To describe the music on this album I'd have to throw comparisons to the rich and fruitful instrumentals of Pink Floyd (it's a big name to be compared to, but MONEY give off strong vibes), especially in tracks 'I Am the Lord' and 8-minute long, middle mark 'Night Came', which is a fantastic listen and a runaway success as a longer length track.
Lyrically I'd throw names out like; The World is a Beautiful Place, especially their earlier releases. 'I'm Not Here' is a track that stares down the inevitability of death to the point where this track seems like it's coming from the mind of a man with Coutard's Dellusion (Google it) vocally this track is absolutely beautiful too.
'Suicide Song' is the shortest track on the album. Clocking in at only 2 minutes long, it is very eerie in its brief presence, instrumentally backed up by an acoustic guitar and harmonising brass instruments, the lyrics seemed to be aimed directly at the listener, or someone in particular, and is a song that definitely stuck with me when the record concluded.
MONEY take you deeper into their dark and desperate sound with 'Suicide Songs'. With lyrics that are more poetic than ever and their most colourful instrumentals yet. This has to be strong Mercuary Prize contender.
9/10
INDIE / DREAM POP / ART ROCK
FAV TRACKS: I'm Not Here - Night Came - Suicide Song
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