Black Midi - Schlagenheim

Black Midi - singer/guitarist Georgie Greep, singer/guitars Matt Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, singer/bassist Cameron Picton and drummer Morgan Simpson - are, contrary to their name, a pretty analog band. The London Quartet have little internet or media presence and built their reputation from fierce, often improvisational live performances. On Schalgenheim, their Dan Carey-produced debut, the group has definitely ingested the depths of the Factory Records and Rough Trade Distribution rosters, but has much more in common sonically with American groups such as Slint, Shellac, and Unwound.

"953" starts with a mere harried guitar riff that explodes into fierce hard rock riffage, the track ending with a protracted prog rock breakdown. “Speedway” is a more restrained tune, softly spoken vocals over chiming guitars, “Near DT, MI” is massively dissonant, guitars with necks wrung. Overall, this is a refreshing, headbanging return to the more aggressive and experimental indie sonics of yore

This vinyl edition produced by Rough Trade in 2019.

TRACKLISTING:

1. 953    
2. Speedway
3. Reggae
4. Near DT,MI
5. Western   
6. Of Schlagenheim   
7. bmbmbm   
8. Years Ago
9. Ducter