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OFFICIAL VIDEO + STREAM The debut self titled album from VA band Illiterate Light
By Adam Keen…photos courtesy of facebook…article originally posted in March 2020…
Wow! … am I glad I came across this band. We were sent some info about their show at the Earl this past January and can say we are very sorry we missed it. Each track on this album is single worthy and the overall flow and arrangement of the album is arresting. The tracks flow so great together it almost has the feel of a concept album. I especially love the beautiful and dancy “Wish I didn’t have any problems” and the dark and creeping “Without Walls.” My favorite track has to be the video above with “Better Than I Used To;” a simple yet extremely catchy and reflective track. The video revels in psychedelia and is quite captivating to watch. Stream the album below.
Band bio from Facebook: “Small-town organic farmers turned major label rock stars, Illiterate Light revel in stretching boundaries and upending expectations on their self-titled Atlantic Records debut, mixing soaring indie rock, swirling psychedelia, and atmospheric folk into a captivating blend that at once calls to mind everything from Neil Young and My Morning Jacket to Fleet Foxes and Band of Horses.
Recorded with producers Adrian Olsen (Foxygen, Natalie Prass) and Vance Powell (Jack White, Kings Of Leon, Chris Stapleton), the record is blissful and ecstatic, with raw electric guitars, propulsive drums, and shimmering harmonies capturing the power of the band’s remarkable live shows, which find Jeff Gorman simultaneously playing guitar with his hands and synth bass with his feet while his musical partner, Jake Cochran, plays a standup drum kit. Hailed as “a perfect addition to your summertime playlist” by NPR, the band honed in on their distinctive sound and identity over years of relentless touring, earning dates along the way with the likes of Shakey Graves, Rayland Baxter, Mt. Joy, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, and The Head and The Heart in addition to high-profile festival slots at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Newport Folk, and more. “
