ALBUM REVIEW- SOMNURI-NEFARIOUS WAVE
Brooklyn's own self-styled "DIY" band, Somnuri released their sophomore album Nefarious Wave this past Friday (June 4th), via Blue Funeral Recordings . The trio consists of lead vocalist Justin Sherell, drummer Phil Sangiacomo and bassist Phillipe Arman. T he band formed in 2017 with the release of their critically-acclaimed self-titled debut EP. They combine raw, infectious grooves with polyrhythmic rhythms and intense vocals. The album was mixed by Phil Sangiacomo, and mastered by Jason Mantooth at Westend Recording studios KC. The crushing "Tooth and Nail" is a sonic blast of complexity and harrowing vocals, that resonate with the listener's nerves. Vocalist Sherell sounds like an enraged man, barking over menacing drumbeats to set this LP in motion. The haunting "Desired Lines" follows with slow, distorted guitars, matched by anguished atmospherics, and a hollow vocal timbre. The LP continues to experiment with various tempos and styles tha...