Holy Wave-Relaxed (Reverberation Appreciation Society)
February 23, 2014
60’s psych, again
Holy Wave are not trying to hide their influences here. If I wanted to, I could just skip the review and list off 60’s rock bands for a whole paragraph, and honestly it would be a better descriptor of what they sound like than what I’m writing here. This Texas five piece absolutely worships reverb, John Lennon-esque vocals, and repetition, aiming for a laid back, psychedelic vibe. It’s something that was interesting a long time ago, and is pretty much just blasÌ© at this point. That’s not to say that everything here is not worth listening to, with some of the grooves being decent enough to jam on for a whole song, and a few hooks here and there that may stick with you. It’s a nice psychedelic rock record, but there isn’t an original thought in sight.
RIYL: The Zombies, Tame Impala, Mac Demarco
Recommended Tracks: 2, 5, 10