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Low, the veteran band with a 25-year recording career, has surprised fans with their new album Double Negative. The album explores the murky territory between the sludgy tape delays and bass of artists like Andy Stott and the experimental drone work of Grouper. Sub Pop, the record label, describes Double Negative as a record perfectly suited for our time, with its loud, contentious, and commanding sound.
The album opens with chaos – a beat built from a loop of ruptured noise, battling against the paired voices of Sparhawk and Parker as they begin to sing during the track ‘Quorum’. For the next forty minutes, Low engages in a musical battle, trying to be heard amidst the noisy grain, sometimes triumphing and sometimes being overpowered. While the album contains elements that long-term fans will recognize as signature Low, it may take some time for these familiar sounds to break through the surface of the murky sound swamp.
In Double Negative, Low pushes the boundaries of their sound, drawing inspiration from artists like Andy Stott and Grouper. The album is a powerful statement, reflective of the current times we live in. With its unique blend of noise and experimental elements, Low fights for their vision of the world by pushing against it. The result is a challenging yet compelling listening experience for both long-time fans and newcomers alike.
