Xiu Xiu - 13" Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips (2024)
Xiu Xiu’s 13" Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips is a wildly inventive album, blending elements of industrial pop, psychedelic rock, and noise, while retaining their signature mix of beauty and terror. Tracks like “Common Loon” and “Veneficium” embody the band's unpredictable dynamics, switching between lush, shimmering sounds and jagged, distorted moments. The production by John Congleton elevates this work, making it their most accessible yet intense album in years. The record is filled with sharp contrasts—emotional vulnerability alongside chaos, meditative synths turning into explosive bursts—creating an immersive and unsettling experience. This is Xiu Xiu at their most bold, crafting a sonic journey that balances discomfort and exhilaration(The Quietus)(When The Horn Blows)(POST-TRASH).
Genre: Experimental Rock
Country: US
Final Verdict: 60% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 526th / 711
Highlight: Veneficium
Made me think of:
Liars
Einstürzende Neubauten
Coil
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