Three weeks into 2023, and we already have a classic. After a prolonged silence following their heavy-going and fantastic debut When I Have Fears, The Murder Capital's second album takes a step in a new direction. Less dark and murky, yet still heavy, Gigi's Recovery is a beautiful pastiche of a number of post-punk conventions. These songs are often light, nimble and darting, the band demonstrating some considerable chops as musicians, inflections of synth and electronics adding a fresh layer ...
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