NIGHTFUR ‘SHE LIVES’ SELF-RELEASED

Nightfur (in their own words) are influenced by “space, girls, and the past.” Rarely has a band described themselves so correctly—She Lives is the result of obsessive study of classic songwriting, combined with a tastefully deployed talent for production. Apart from a clear knack for melody as well as admirable attention to detail, there is an intriguing undercurrent of desolation and menace throughout, adding considerable depth to what would otherwise be fairly straightforward songs. This disparity is put to captivating effect: lush Motown harmonies are layered on top of sinister guitars; a melodic bass line becomes ominous beneath snarling distortion. Nightfur has succeeded in producing a record that is stylistically cohesive yet still musically varied and above all easily accessible. If they can replicate the experience live, they’ll be unstoppable.

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