Change Life Announces Self-Titled Debut Album on Meritorio Label, Shares Two Tracks
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Chris DeVille
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Portland band Change Life, led by Lawton Browning, is releasing their self-titled debut album on Spain's Meritorio label. Drawing from anarchist and surrealist traditions, their sound blends off-kilter rock with rhythmic qualities. Two tracks have been shared so far: "Smile" (the album opener) and "Beyond Control." "Smile" is described as a mix of Dire Straits, Protomartyr, post-hardcore scrappiness, and new wave elegance.
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StereogumChange Life Announces Self-Titled Debut Album on Meritorio Label, Shares Two Tracksstereogum.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledAs the leader of the Portland band Change Life, Lawton Browning channels inspiration from anarchist and surrealist traditions into fascinating off-kilter rock with some highly engaging rhythmic qualities.
"Smile," the new album's opening track, sounds something like Dire Straits crossed with Protomartyr?
There's a scrappy post-hardcore quality to it, but also a new wave elegance.
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