
The Barrens are a very unique very
psychedelic sound that reminds me distinctly of Pink Floyd, only
moreso. That is probably one of the few good ways to describe The
Barrens sound, more Pink Floyd than Pink Floyd. With all of the
trippy elements and general bizarre heaviness that makes Pink Floyd
so good The Barrens take that sound to a new level layering in a
whole new garage element and a whole new level of heaviness that
makes their music distinct. The guitar work on this album is rather
brutal and features some excellent riffs that remind me distinctly of
garage rock legends like The Troggs. Meanwhile the bass playing is
very heavy and really can provide some cool experimental vibes in
songs like Bottom of a Well. (Which also includes an awesome clapping
bit) The drumming on this album is very solid and encompasses a
variety of style from classic rock, to psychedelia to some almost pop
punk rhythms in certain tracks. This provides a very interesting
layer to the playing and makes things a bit more interesting. The
keys add a very trippy feel to everything and make the music almost
shimmery at times. This is another quality that makes this band very
Pink Floyd. Finally the vocals, both male and female are brilliantly
executed and very beautiful. They have at once a classical and
psychedelic quality. The male vocals can also get very garage rock.
Overall, this album features a brilliant vocal performance that is
not easy to forget. In conclusion, The Barrens are one of the most
inspiring acts of 2012. They play glorious and powerful music that is
hard to forget, so go check them out!
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