
10 June 2011 · 16 YEARS
West
Wooden Shjips
The band tracked these songs during a shift toward a cleaner studio sound. The music draws from the hazy, sun-drenched style associated with the San Francisco psychedelic scene.
Simplicity drives the experience here. By relying on steady beats and a limited number of chords, the group constructs a hypnotic flow. It remains an exercise in restraint, focusing on steady momentum rather than complex production.