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The Big Pink-Velvet (4AD)

One of the latest signings to wonder label 4AD, Velvet, is The Big Pink’s first release for the people that last year brought us the likes of Deerhunter and TV on the Radio. Its a slow shoegazey build up to a HEALTH-esque noisy climax which is nothing short of huge. However, just when you think you’re ready to file this away into your obscure collection clear, emotional yearning vocals kick in and a late 80s early 90s Manchester influence is added to the mix and the track immediately grabs you. One of the strangest things about this seemingly bizarre combination of influences is how well they work together. A My Bloody Valentine meets Stone Roses sound finished off nicely for today’s audience. Velvet has the droning dirty feel of bands like Crystal Castles and Liars but the clear unaltered vocals give the heartfelt lyrics an instant emotional feel and make the track more accessible than the distorted screams of their peers.

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The Big Pink-Velvet(Gang Gang Dance Remix)


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