The Obliques St. Petersburg / Cigarettes 7″
Delivering a drizzle of thought-provoking outsider sounds, this Durham, NC group is comprised of three uniquely inspired teenagers who appear to be based beyond their age. The sound is dreary, ponderous art-rock that seems to exist under the constant threat of collapse, very reminiscent of Montana’s singular MORDECAI. It’s strange to hear such youngins express in such a distinctly creative and mature way, like encountering an infant with a palate for dry-aged Kobe beef. How have they amassed such vibrant wistfulness in less than two decades? Maybe it’s best not to question it, but to digest this brief and intriguing record thoroughly and quietly add the OBLIQUES somewhere near the top of the list of up-and-comers to watch.