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Foreign Cinema
Non-Synchronous Sound

Parallax Sounds (2009) Sean K.

Foreign Cinema – Non-Synchronous Sound cover artwork
Foreign Cinema – Non-Synchronous Sound — Parallax Sounds, 2009

Moody, dark, atmospheric rock from this two-piece based out of San Francisco will send a shiver down your spine with this release. Think Peter Murphy backed up by members of The Cure and Mission UK on holiday. There's a definite Faith influence here which I am being drawn into after repeated listens. The last song on this release is a real mind-bender, and surprisingly doesn't grow stale even after floating past the five minute mark ("Lovers and Killers.") Check this band out; they show great promise on this brief glimpse into their lair.

6.0 / 10Sean K. • December 16, 2009

Foreign Cinema – Non-Synchronous Sound cover artwork
Foreign Cinema – Non-Synchronous Sound — Parallax Sounds, 2009

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