A new era begins - a succinct but still Prog album drawing from his childhood love of vintage rock. Format: Album / Cat No: 19802813951 / Released: 25/10/2024
Track Listing: Side A: 1. PowerNerd (3:28) / 2. Falling Apart (4:23) / 3. Knuckledragger (4:31) / 4. Gratitude (3:30) / 5. Dreams Of Light (0:55) / 6. Ubelia (3:58)
Side B: 1. Jainism (4:17) / 2. Younger Lover (4:10) / 3. Glacier (4:22) / 4. Goodbye (5:58) / 5. Ruby Quaker (4:32)
More information: From the moment the title track ignites the record with a roar of “PowerNerd!”, Devin’s 28th studio project is a gallop of melody, noise and emotion. The opener and “Knuckledragger” are all-out, high-speed rampages, their impact intensified by their central figure’s signature ‘wall of sound’ production style. However, that aggression is far from the only thing to come from Powernerd’s 11 episodic tracks. “Dreams of Light”, by comparison, is an evocative and dynamic four-minute ballad. “Younger Lover” calms down from an explosive opening to lush verses of synths and singing, whereas “Falling Apart” and “Jainism” add texture after texture on top of dulcet, acoustic introductions. With each song also having an irresistible hook at its heart, Devin has undeniably crafted a soulful instant classic of a rock record.
180g black vinyl in gatefold sleeve with 4-page booklet.
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