Actors – It Will Come To You (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 35:24 minutes | 417 MB | Genre: Rock
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download – Source: Qobuz | Front Cover | © Artoffact Records
“It Will Come To You” is the debut full-length album from one of the most exciting bands to come out of Canada in the last few years – the Vancouver based quartet ACTORS. The album impresses with its cinematically synthwaved brand of forlorn-yet-danceable post-punk that wanders through an early-2000’s Interpol type of take on such influences; plus a lush, modernized air of darkness that brings individuality to Actors’ approach.
The term “post-punk”, like many terms with a similar prefix, is firmly planted in a time in history, and signifies an added precision and experimentation to a thrilling genre that has echoed forward in both style and attitude. The Jason Corbett-led outfit ACTORS are standing on the shoulders of titans with their brand of the style, and could almost be referred to as “post-post-punk”. In a period where we narrowcast rather than broadcast so fans and new music-seekers can firmly plant themselves in a niche, Corbett takes swings at creating sounds and production techniques that one would not usually find in a starter package of cliché plugins and samples. Backed by a stoic yet playful backing band, the frontman shows an enthusiasm while performing and recording that often isn’t seen or heard in his preferred genre. Often seen at festivals as one of the only acts with live instrumentation, the velocity created by having a live group of musicians brings back the listener to a time where players actually performed alongside one another in the studio, rather than being comped or programmed. Those who choose not to embrace and study history are often lazy repeaters, but an act like this knows where to cherry pluck from the past and where to build upon it.
Tracklist:
01 – L’appel Du Vide
02 – Slaves
03 – Face Meets Glass
04 – Hit to the Head
05 – Crosses
06 – Bury Me
07 – Crystal
08 – We Don’t Have to Dance
09 – Let It Grow
10 – Bird in Hand
Musicians:
Jason Corbett – vocals, guitar
Shannon Hemmett – synth, vocals
Jahmeel Russell – bass
Adam Fink – drums
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