Broken Water – Broken Water 7”
I think I’ve listened to this debut single from the Olympia, Washington trio Broken Water a dozen or so times now and I am still not quite sure what to say about it other than it’s pretty damn good. Yeah, it kind of sounds like MBV if they were slowed even further down to a molasses like pace, in fact I thought I was playing it at the wrong speed to begin with. However, that’s not the best way to put it really, as there are elements of that cold dingy 80’s gothic post-punk mixed in here and there and the singer sounds so exhausted on these two tracks that I can almost feel the energy being sucked right out of me. Which really isn’t surprising I guess when taking into account that two thirds of the band is made up of members from Sisters, the other member being from Congratulations. Anyone who listened to the Sisters album on Parts Unknown already has an idea as to the type of after hour’s activities that they are channeling. Not too dissimilar from early Sonic Youth records I suppose, which really probably works just as well for Broken Water. Judging by the other tracks they have up on their page, they seem to venture more down that path than the two feature on this single. No matter, take a listen and decide for yourself. I know I’m hooked.
Broken Water – Boyfriend Hole [MP3]
I believe there is a demo CD they are selling that has these two tracks on it along with four others; however don’t hold me to that. Anyone wishing to pick up either the 7-inch or the demo CD can do so over at the Parts Unknown webstore where they still have both available it appears. Enjoy!
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October 11th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
I'm kinda surprised that I like this as much as I do, but this is a really good song.
There's a long-time Ct. band called Farewood that sounds pretty similar to this.
October 11th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Glad you like it!
Does Farewood have anything available? I would be interested in hearing that.
Kind of wish I would have opted for the CD demo, the other songs I've heard sound a bit more upbeat than these. Which may or may not be a good thing, kind of curious is all.