New album: Little Barrie & Malcolm Catto || Electric War
UK trio rises above itself on groovy trip through mind-blowing soundscapes
Rock ‘n’ roll, blues, psych, funk, soul, kraut and jazz fight a respectful battle, with spiritual guitar licks and a hypnotic groove driven by motorik rhythms and sample-worthy breakbeats as weapons of choice. That’s right, Little Barrie is back on the front lines. Singer/guitarist Barrie Cadogan, bassist Lewis Wharton and drummer Malcolm Catto up their game on their new full-length album Electric War, a cinematic and exciting journey along rock’s experimental edges.
The seasoned musicians use their arsenal of skills and creativity to the fullest in eight songs that are both laid-back and intense. Few are given the ability to make rhythms and melodies sound so controlled, intelligent and tight, while at the same time conveying the freshness of a spontaneous jam. While the distinctive vocals are as enchanting as ever, the instrumental seven and a half minutes of Creaky show that they can also tell a compelling story without words.
Electric War it out now digitally, on CD and vinyl LP, through Easy Eye Sound.