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SLUNG – In Ways – Album review
Brighton’s Slung have a unique origin story, but as they unleash their stunning debut collection, we are sure glad that the quartet have found each other. The steady stream of singles which had seeped their way into our various playlists gave a tantalising glimpse of this record, but the album really does now need your undivided attention!
Slung, as the project eventually become, started as the passion of bassist Vlad Matveikov following dissolution of his previous musical outlet. Well-connected in the Brighton scene as runner of the Small Pond indie label, Vlad reached out to friends from across the musical spectrum to lend him a little of their time and creativity.
Talented musicians representing the likes of El Moono, Projector, CLT DRP, Sick Joy, Delta Sleep, Vower and The Physics House Band answered that call and assisted Matveikov in sowing the seeds for what would become Slung.
Matveikov then set about finding his co-conspirators for the journey that follows, and the group are now completed by guitarist Ali Johnson, drummer Ravi Martin and the vocal majesty of Katie Oldham.
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Plenty of the original creative elements remain from those first sessions, but the newly formed group worked together to make something truly special and unique to them. The results as we’ve already proclaimed are indeed stunning!
The band show methodical intent across the diverse collection of songs on ‘In Ways’. Far reaching influences blend into a sludgy and intense sonic attack which is both captivating and liberating. Musically, this album is thoroughly engaging and lyrically the album is truly fascinating.
Oldham has brought a inimitable mix of personal, societal and more thought-provoking lyrical themes into that unique creative process and they are absolutely absorbing. Each listen (and you’ll have this record on repeat) brings out new observations, new connections and new experiences.
Yes, what started as an experiment of sorts has turned into a real monster and on the evidence of this superb debut, Slung are going to be a force to be reckoned with!
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