Xiu Xiu

La Forêt

Another great work from one of the best bands post-2000s. Stewart does once again, such a great job in juxtaposing sonic elements and different ideas, often playing with the listener in a constant duality game. Depressing man vs mad scientist, beautiful vs ugly, peaceful vs chaotic. The use of silence in this album is yet another one of his many facets, and one could say that no band has done this in such a satisfying and intriguing way after the 2000s. There are also many rock influences in ... read more