Tentacles, the latest fuzzy noise opera from Los Angeles’ Crystal Antlers, packages more decipherable vocals and cleaner instrumentals than on previous endeavors. Out April 4 on Touch And Go/Quarterstick, Tentacles imagines a more intense Jesus And Mary Chain backing up the cantor on Sundays. That’s not to Crystal Antlers don’t love to wallow in chaos: Psych, lo-fi, prog and garage rock culminate in mind-numbing guitar riffs that complement pervasive organ chords pierced by angst-ridden Perry Farrell screams on Tentacles‘ “Andrew.” Think of it as Mars Volta for the indulgent anarchist.
“Andrew” (download):
https://magnetmagazine.com/audio/Andrew.mp3
