NotesRough Trade re-release EXQUISITE CORPSE EP the the L.A. bands self-distributed EP. Expertly mixed by John Frusciante, the EP captures the bands sonic textures and playful dynamism Warpaint is notorious for creating live. Warpaint weave majestic, haiku-like guitars, hypnotic vocals and driving post-punk rhythms into gorgeous, sprawling songs that skirt the line between the soundscapes of Psychedelia / Shoegaze, the haunting intimacy of Folk and Rocks primal heaviness.
The 80's seem to be coming back into fashion rapidly. With the Paramore album sounding like it was produced by Cyndi Lauper. (Fine by me!). Warpaint definitely has some of that wonderful 80's flare to their sound as well. More subtle perhaps, but still good. Lot's of chorus from the Roland Jazz chorus amp. Lots of reverb and buried, layered vocals. Good listen.