Is this a VHS player and clarinet duo? Laptop and autoharp?
Casio and cymbals?There's a graceful ambiguity to the sounds, moods, and
melodies that hearkens to the hypnogogic pop that was all the rage a few years
ago. But the Limbos bring some free improv moves, structures, and ideas that
feel fresh. A fresh take on the palette of sounds they're drawing from with
some fresh musical and arrangement chops to boot. Spoiler alert: the clarinet
comes alive on side B in conjunction with some spooky, breathy spoken word.
Side B could go on a sexy mixtape. Side B can get it.
Word to the wise, it is OK to take yr foot off the delay and
reverb pedals sometimes.
But dang, what a gorgeous spraypaint/calligraphy cassette shell
for a terrible band name. This band deserves a better moniker just in time for
the holiday season. Waffle House? You better ask somebody.
-- Mylanta Stanz
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