The Dandy Warhols – Distortland

The Dandy Warhols bring their unique vibe to their recent album Distortland.

Every string of their guitars reverberating, every drumbeat that lives in the music is invigorated with their brand of harmonious and playful dysphoria. Distortion crackles alongside, equally a part of the music, played with the same skill as any physical instrument. The almost toneless voice whispers soothingly, as musical and well placed as the lightness of the keyboard.

Disconnected, detached and irresistible. Indifferent and boppy, I couldn’t stop myself from tapping my fingers to the beat, wriggling my shoulders and enjoying the newest edition of this stoner rock.

Comforting and cleverly matter of fact, Distortland is for feelings that exist only between other feelings, this album is great for all the middle times in life, the feelings that demand but don’t know what they demand. (SP)

★★★