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King Krule - Space Heavy
U.K. Singer-Songwriter, King Krule Delves into a Deep Molasses of Decelerated Art Rock and Psychedelic Gloom in his Fourth Studio Record.
At the center of King Krule's (Archy Marshall's) sound is an inky abyss of plump bass guitar, bathed in cavernous reverb and gradual tempos. Desultory drums lead sodden instrumentals of lax guitar, synth phasers and the occasional lonely saxophone. Marshall's rumbling voice resounds over a dark cityscape, emanating an ill-lit plea of pure despondency.
Marshall sails a sad sea of broken relationships, seclusion and deep depression. The theme of water is used to show the flooding thoughts of a depressed mind, sinking as each negative thought raises an unceasing tide. The eighth track, 'Hamburgerphobia' sees Marshall post break-up, feeling pointless as he eats an artificially made hamburger in company with the hungry birds of a park. This hence spawns an irrational fear for the burger, as it reminds him of his guilt and lost lover. Many of the fifteen tracks contain similar themes, but vague lyricism fails to make as much of an impression.
This concept of haziness is a core aspect of Space Heavy. While fogginess helps in creating a hulking atmosphere of disquietude, it also leads to a loss of direction and fulfilling progressions. Much of the project suffers from indolent developments, and when such movements build to elevated positions, they too often leave before impact can be made. This results in a highly atmospheric album with plenty of shadows to crawl into, albeit empty silhouettes.
Regardless of a generality of musical formations, Marshall succeeds in coloring a unique contour of beefy basslines and corridor isolation. Ultimately, Space Heavy is a considerable collection of crepuscular Slowcore and woebegone Art Rock.
Best Tracks: Seaforth -- That is My Life, That Is Yours -- Empty Stomach Space Cadet -- Hamburgerphobia -- Seagirl -- Space Heavy
6.5/10
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