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Cymbals Eat Guitars : 'Wind Phoenix'

Cymbals Eat Guitars : 'Wind Phoenix'

 

Released: Out Now!!!

Label: Memphis Industries

 

 

The final single to be taken from last year’s killer Why Are There Mountains, ‘Wind Phoenix’ is a chaotic slice of wonky-pop in a similar vein to the much missed Beulah (that’s the Elephant 6 band, not the dodgy bint). 

It’s testament to the band that even though this is the final single it’s one of the most arresting indie 7”s to come out this year. Cacophonous from the rumbling beginnings to the brassbound meltdown, ‘Wind Phoenix’ is arguably one of the most energetic moments on a record best described as…stunning.

The flipside, a roughed-up version of ‘Ballad of Big Nothing’ heads straight for the college rock revival. Strained vocals are balanced on top of a lovely, if ineffective instrumental…that’s not to say that this doesn’t work. But to cover Elliott Smith is a bold, or foolhardy move at best.

As a stand alone single this is yet another reason to love Cymbals Eat Guitars, subtle brass, jagged pop hooks and a genuine sense of fun. Fucking a.  



Words: Will Metcalfe

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