‘Mad End’ gifted us a hypnotising listening experience. Wrapped in haunting guitar tones, cinematic atmospheres and a striking, decadent emotional character, the album marks a welcome new chapter for Seattle-based outfit Glorybots. Taking a committed step into eclectic rock territories and anthemic, expressive songwriting, the American band seems to have finally found a fitting sonic livery, one that makes ‘Mad End’ a welcome discovery for any melancholic listeners out there.
Take us, for example: we love listening to anything sad and troubled. We are made like that. In such respect, Glorybots truly hit the mark, crafting intense, gloomy gems such as ‘Bag of Bones’ and ‘Abscond’, among others. References are rather wide, yet we feel there’s a great deal of early ‘2000 euphoria, spanning indie rock, new wave and veiled alternative elements. ‘Be Fair’ reveals the fiercer, high-octane side of Glorybots, embracing glitchy, noisy tones and detuned guitars.
Surprisingly, behind such a nuanced and liminal project, there’s mostly one talented men, Jalal Andre, taking care of songwriting, vocals and most of the instruments too. Christopher Newton on drums and guest guitarist Ilya Krisa complete the album’s lineup. Speaking about their music, the group explains: “We create music that resonates in both the head and the heart, sounding like the soundtrack to a distant planet—and the emotions we all carry here on Earth.”
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