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So, we have a new album by the ever-reliable, Therapy? A band I have followed since the "Nurse" EP way back in the mists of time (a shocking 20 years ago!), and have always respected their don't-give-a-fuck attitude.
Anyone still holding out for "Troublegum" part II might as well just move on, as this album is as unconventional and as arty as ever. Songs such as "The Buzzing" and "Get Your Dead Hand Off My Shoulder" for example, may test the patience of even the most die-hard fanboy/girl.
Of course, there are also (rock) radio-friendly numbers here, such as first single "Living In The Shadow Of The Terrible Thing" and the unapologetically mental "Why Turbulence", but for the most part this is an album filled with typical Therapy? slow-burners and even semi-instrumental pieces, such as the disarmingly brilliant "Marlow".
Style wise "A brief Crack Of Light" is the natural successor to the previous album, "Crooked Timber", and sees the band continuing along the path of experimentation set out on that release in terms of the way the songs are structured and in the odd time changes and distinctly Therapy? playing style - check out the quirky riff on "Before You, With You, After You", for example.
This release certainly isn't for everybody, but for those who are fans of the post-1996 Therapy? sound, this album is another sonic treat and is more than worthy to join the rest of the band's back catalogue.
Therapy? seemed poised on the edge of greatness for a brief period in the mid 1990's and have been frustratingly under-rated and overlooked ever since. Do yourselves and the band a favour and buy this album.
"A Brief Crack Of Light" is released in Europe on Feb 6th, but in the meantime you can have a look at the official video for the new single "Living In The Shadow Of The Terrible Thing" here:
