Kotlovan - Kotlovan II, Pt. 1 (2020) EN

The Washington-based Kotlovan is a project making some experimental rock influenced by post-rock but also the post-punky shoegaze with strong Ride vibes. The new, two-parts album was called simply Kotlovan II. And let's add that the second part is already available at Spotify.

The first thing you notice on the album are the vocals. Slow, especially comparing to the music, emotionless and choir-like. That's why I compare it to the Andy Bell-Mark Gardener band as they make me strongly think about Nowhere (for example in Batman). On the other hand, the guitar layers are not that hazy and, probably, pop-oriented. The very clear instruments sounds show the ability to create inteligent and interesting compositions, just like in A.A. where they attack the audience just like in some well-done post-rock. Let's also add that the music is so rich because the instruments used make a long and impressive list. 

The band is led by Farkhad Saidmuratov who not only sings but also writes lyrics and music and even is listed as co-author of the cover art. Ode to Fatigue, the album's finish, makes yet another good composition on this very well-leveled album. Worth checking out, as well as its second part.

Kotlovan II, Pt. 1 costs 5 USD.

Check: Ode to Fatigue

Country: Washington, US

Genre: shoegazing psychedelic rock

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