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Cat: FIRELP 766. Rel: 7 Oct 24
Post Rock/Experimental

Side 1 - Track 1. Acceptable ExperienceSide 1 - Track 2. LamplighterSide 1 - Track 3. Cut It Like A DiamondSide 1 - Track 4. Name MeSide 1 - Track 5. Memorial Waterslide (II)Side 2 - Track 1. Book StallSide 2 - Track 2. False LandingSide 2 - Track 3. Horse Head PencilSide 2 - Track 4. I Have Been AliveSide 2 - Track 5. The Politics Of Whatever

Memorial Waterslides marks the debut of Memorials, a collaboration between Verity Susman and Matthew Simms, formerly of Electrelane and Wire. This album is a surreal exploration of pop music, blending timeless songwriting with avant-garde sensibilities. Drawing from a wide range of influences from Broadcast and Portishead to Yo La Tengo, Memorials crafts a panoramic soundscape that feels both familiar and refreshingly new. The album's tracks are rich with imagery, evoking visions of a lost future and dreamlike past, each contributing to a swirling, cinematic atmosphere. Produced entirely by Susman and Simms, the record's sound was shaped by their reel-to-reel tape experiments, initially developed for their live performances. This playful and experimental approach results in a engaging mix of psychedelic rock, folk, and analog electronics. Following their successful 2023 soundtracks and a European tour with Stereolab, this a bold and imaginative journey into the unexpected, balancing the esoteric with the melodic.