WL//WL Premiere KORINTHIANS
Today, Friday, October 23rd, here at WL//WH Music Webzine, we have an exclusive for you: we’ve listened to the band’s latest achievement, and we’re going to share our thoughts on this explosive new record.
This is the band’s fourth full-length release; with each new effort, KORINTHIANS reveal something fresher – something different from their previous work and here, things reach a critical peak (at least until their next album), as the “After Life” LP is, quite simply and clearly, the most mature and impressive material they have published to date. It is obvious that they are at the dawn of a more intense artistic phase and at a more fully realized stage in their music; everything here is strangely “bright” and louder than ever.
The band is in a good mood and in a great groove, delivering 9 new songs with a compelling studio performance, an excellent mix, and focused mastering that opens up a wide path for their music. The real “phenomenon,” however, is that at least 5 of these 9 new songs could easily stand alone as full-blown maxi singles. We are talking about a record defined by controlled high-intensity and energy, packed with some cool hooks and featuring their richest arrangements. This distinct atmosphere actually nails the entire album; I think the band clearly recognized the value of their new material and did everything to “arm” these new songs effectively in the studio.
The “After Life” LP is a high-octane Post-punk record “shielded” by the romanticism and the sweetness of New Wave. These elements and facts, combined with a drive toward broader innovation, render the listening experience truly unique; the band distances itself from the revivalism, crafting a soundscape that reflects life on the continent—devoid of both “condemnations” and “flowers.”
I read in the press kit:
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I can’t certainly say whether it’s an “existential” album, but then again, aren’t many records, both old and new, like that? I do, however, recognize a sincere effort from a very talented band, and I can see that every move they made was aimed at continuation rather than closure. It’s clear to me that this endeavour was created and crafted by specific catalysts and situations, rather than just being “the next album.”
It is an honor that the ΚORINTHIANS have trusted us with their new album; mark with a star your purchase list and now start listening to the music – here we go!!!
Korinthians‘ fourth album, “After Life,” is out today, on Vinyl 12″/CD & Digital formats, via this link.
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Written by Mike D.
