{"product_id":"unwed-sailor-underwater-over-there","title":"UNWED SAILOR - Underwater Over There","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLP - Limited Edition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnwed Sailor\u003c\/strong\u003e’s ninth full length album over a 25 year Career. Founding member, \u003cstrong\u003eJohnathon Ford\u003c\/strong\u003e, has played bass for \u003cstrong\u003eDamien Jurado\u003c\/strong\u003e (Sub Pop \/ Secretly Canadian), \u003cstrong\u003ePedro the Lion\u003c\/strong\u003e (Barsuk \/ Polyvinyl), \u003cstrong\u003eRosie Thomas\u003c\/strong\u003e (Sub Pop), and other artists.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTulsa, Oklahoma’s Unwed Sailor have been on a tear over the past few years. Following a quiet phase through much of the 2010s, they re-emerged with the aptly titled Heavy Age (2019), and two more full-lengths, \u003cem\u003eTruth Or Consequences\u003c\/em\u003e (2021) and \u003cem\u003eMute The Charm\u003c\/em\u003e (2023), that chart a remarkable evolution of their bass-led, pop-leaning post rock. On \u003cem\u003eUnderwater Over There\u003c\/em\u003e their ninth LP overall – a current of 80s goth and jangle-pop runs beneath a litany of memorable hooks and compositional left turns, creating a propulsive and intricate world of sound.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe band worked collectively on all elements of mixing and production to craft a meticulously layered environment, while maintaining an air of spontaneity and experimentation across the set. Early standout, “\u003cem\u003eFinal Feather\u003c\/em\u003e”, drifts through varying landscapes of airiness and haze on a high-neck bass hook, while the hum of voices adds a contrast of angelic comfort.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBearing influence from New Order and The Cure in particular, its balance of gravitas and shimmer is the result of founding member Johnathon Ford ’s intuitive writing method: the lead bass line comes first, followed by supporting melodies, drums, guitars, keys, and final detailing. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDusty\u003c\/em\u003e” is a prime example of this process, as Ford’s powerful, low-end groove anchors a full-spectrum array of guitars, bells, and arpeggiations along with Matt Putman ’s energetic drum section. Its fluid pacing provides a perfect establishing shot, with shifting moods that gather into a coda guided by David Swatzell’s harmonized, glittering guitar riffs – a sunrise after a moonless night. In quick succession, “\u003cem\u003eBlue Tangier\u003c\/em\u003e” widens the aperture with a pounding percussive refrain, vibrant bass tone and an unforgettable, fuzzed-out melodic motif.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSprawling center piece, “\u003cem\u003eJunko\u003c\/em\u003e”, is a loose callback to 2003’s The Marionette and The Music Box, its deliberate stride and interwoven melodies evoking the hands of a mechanical clock, and the anticipation of something long-awaited but nebulous. It drifts effortlessly from innocence to intrigue, expands into a mesmerizing howl, and vanishes abruptly into mist. While honouring their forebears in winks and nods, Unwed Sailor remain totally inimitable in their approach and style, twenty-five years into an acclaimed career. The band’s clear vision for \u003cem\u003eUnderwater Over There\u003c\/em\u003e has yielded some of their most indelible work, and their inventive, passionate approach gives a strong sense of plenty more beyond the horizon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Current Taste (Felte)","offers":[{"title":"LP - Blue Oceania Vinyl","offer_id":47817822503257,"sku":"SDZ-40131","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/Unwed_Sailor_-_Underwater_Over_There_-_LP_Blue_Oceania_Colour_Vinyl_-_2024.jpg?v=1707925193","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/unwed-sailor-underwater-over-there","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}