By Kimi Inglis
Los Angeles four piece Allah-Las debut self-title album is the reinvigoration of all that was magical about music. Their debut album was released on the 28th of November on Innovative Leisure Records, and was produced by friend and singer/songwriter Nick Waterhouse.
Allah-Las debut is a refreshing reinvention of 60’s pop music, pushing away from the recent overload of urban music in modern society. Sonically, it is a different take on psychedelic music which has favoured the band, making their album more intriguing.
Allah-Las have been playing together since 2008 after three of members met while working in LA’s most loved record store Amoeba. The band has gradually accumulated powerful lyrics of conflicted emotions and longing, primarily on (Tell Me) What’s On Your Mind.
Lyrically, this track shows the progression from desperation to cement the relationship to numbing oneself of all emotional turmoil. Its fusion of layered guitars and optimistic melody enhance the lyrical anguish within the song.
The album creates a sombre mood with low key tracks and trippy guitar melodies, making the listener long to be in a 60s. Standout track Vis-à-vis is the heart wrenching story of the breakdown of a prominent relationship.
The track targets every emotion, nostalgia of memories and melancholy longing to delve into the past to save the relationship with lyrics “and now that what we had is gone I just want it back when I see that photograph”.
The album depicts true despair, yet keeping upbeat musically, metaphorically suggesting the conflicting emotions of the band toward their love lives.
The production on the album is a true delight with a brilliant use of reverb on the vocals giving the music rustic feel.
Allah-Las have created a genuine piece of art-work with their debut, definitely worth listening to.
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