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But mostly it is interstellar overdrive.

On the absolutely stunning Exploding Head, the trio of singer/guitarist, Oliver Ackermann, bassist, Jono MOFO, and drummer, Jay Space realize their full potential.

“APTBS embrace an unlikely balance of opposites, their music marrying brutal assaultiveness with its other: dense, effects-laden noise textures simultaneously accommodate a melodic pop sensibility.”

With Exploding Head, the Brooklyn trio takes its rightful place alongside these haunting forbearers in the canon of creepiness.

“Oliver Ackermann and co. have done more to add to the language of guitar music, thanks to his line of pedals. They have also found a way to keep shoegaze music from getting too airy-fairy, which is a really good thing.”

“And what A Place to Bury Strangers indeed do is write pop songs, with simple, traditional arrangements, primarily in slightly menacing minor keys, and saturated with their own unique brand of sonic mayhem.”

“”Exploding Head” is album that combines sonic fury with an urgent adrenaline fuelled pop sensibility.”