ARTIST: Soft Kill
TITLE: Canary Yellow
LABEL: Cercle Social Records
GENRE: Rock
SOURCE: WEB
BITRATE: 320 kbps avg
PLAYTIME: 40:10
RELEASE DATE: 2022-10-31
RIP DATE: 2022-12-29
ENCODER: LAME
URL: https://deezer.com/album/352220097
Track List
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1. Joey 0:38
2. Cracked Candles 3:38
3. Magic Garden 3:12
4. Rocks & Blows 3:39
5. Dibs 4:19
6. The Line (feat. Ruth Radelet) 4:34
7. Congratulations Text 4:47
8. Cicero 3:49
9. Domino 4:34
10. Lake Shore Drive 7:00
Release Notes:
If you are familiar with Soft Kill, you are familiar with Canary Yellow. At this
point, the bandÆs biennial batches of ten-ish gothic-tinged post punk tracks
form more of a visit from a reliable friend than a demonstration of sonic
progress and invention. You know what the new songs will sound like, and you
know that these songs will be good. Perhaps the album will favour acoustic
guitars slightly more than other releases (yep) and perhaps it will be better
than its predecessor (nope). There is bound to be one standout track with a
gorgeous climax (æCongratulations TextÆ) that, in spite of its sheer quality, is
somewhat frustrating as it shows Soft KillÆs potential if only they embraced a
more gazed-out approach across a full record. Regardless, Canary Yellow comes
just in time to soundtrack the miserable month of November and, above all,
functions as a nice reminder that there are still several subtly catchy riffs
and heartwarming vocal melodies left in the band. See you in two years, my
friend, and feel free to wear a different shirt next time (donÆt sweat it,
though).