The summer breeze has gradually turned into a cold wind and the trees showcase their typical variegated color palette; autumn has clearly arrived in all its golden glory, a transition exemplary for Spill Gold’s work. The Amsterdam duo’s music is every bit as colorful and moving as its seasonal counterpart, where one moment a cold and stormy wind swarms the air and other times calm and stillness prevail.
On Highway Hypnosis, their first album on vinyl, Spill Gold masterfully juxtaposes darkness and light, playfulness and control, enhancing the transcendental character of the material at hand. Based on strong pop structures, the songwriting here traverses a world of Krautrock and cosmic influences at once catchy and alienating, opening the possibility for catharsis.
They’re a wonderful addition to the versatile nature of Knekelhuis. And they’re crazy good live as well.
Beautifully designed sleeve / innersleeve by Jacob Hoving. Mastered by Wouter Brandenburg.
Tracklist:
1. Beast Machine Alien 05:03
2. Highway Hypnosis 04:50
3. Ecotone Part 1 04:48
4. Oyster 06:28
5. Burning 05:00
6. Ecotone Part.2 02:59
7. Bird Soul 04:32
Format: 12-inch Vinyl LP
Label: Knekelhuis
Catalog: KH033
Released: December 2020
Genre: Wave / Screwball / Alternative / Pop
