BØL - Where glitter goes (2025)
BØL’s Where Glitter Goes is a bold, genre-defying debut that fuses trance-like jazz-rock rhythms with post-rock's brooding textures and the raw intensity of rock, delivering an immersive and cathartic sonic journey. The six-piece ensemble from Toulouse uses hypnotic polyrhythms, dynamic tension, and vivid instrumental storytelling to craft landscapes where eruptive crescendos and quiet introspection intersect—moving from visceral tribal grooves to moments reminiscent of midnight contemplation. Drawing inspiration from Radiohead’s introspective atmospheres, Tool’s rhythmic heft, and the exploratory spirit of modern jazz-rock and avant-garde acts, the album feels both earthy and cerebral, club-like and cinematic. Occasional ethereal interludes offer balance, yet the album's relentless energy and depth of expression ensure it's far more than background music—it demands full attention. Where Glitter Goes stands as a compelling declaration of artistic ambition, positioning BØL...
