Genre/Influences: Pop-rock Background/Info: The Ritualists is a New-York (USA) based combo and one of the…
Genre/Influences:
Pop-rock
Background/Info:
The
Ritualists is a New-York (USA) based combo and one of the latest signings on
Out Of Line. “Painted People” is the band’s debut full length. They claim to be
inspired by various artists such as David Bowie, T. Rex, Velvet
Underground, Suede, The Kinks, The Stooges, Pink Floyd, Roxy Music, Duran Duran
ao. You might have discovered the band at the label compilation “Awake The
Machines Vol.8” with their single “Ice Flower”.
Content:
The
Ritualists is definitely an atypical formation on the label roster. Out Of Line
is no longer the ‘classical’ electro label, but became open minded for
different kinds of music. The Ritualists experiments with different styles,
sometimes reminding me to the imaginary offspring between Echo & The
Bunnymen and Suede. The guitar play is dominant in their music and literally
injects a truly spirit in the songs while the vocals reflect a professionalism
and maturity.
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+ + :
The Ritualists is already enlarging Out Of Line’s sonic horizon. This is
pure pop-rock mixed with some good-old 80s influences. Some call it post-punk,
but whatever the label, it’s a rather eclectic composition carried by an
impressive guitar playing, which can be psychedelic and especially elevating
during the choruses. I also have to make a special mention for singer Christian
Dryden who’s a real nature talent! This guy can switch from high- towards lower
keys in the same song and brings a real charisma to the music.
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The Ritualists is an interesting discovery, but I can imagine for
numerous Out Of Line fans from the early electronic period it’s the kind of
record, which is ‘undone’!
Conclusion:
I
didn’t know what to expect when listening to this work, but it’s a successful
debut revealing a band with a huge potential.
Best
songs: “Ice Flower”, “Sunset”, “Darling”, “She’s The Sun”, “Starry Night”.
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