A meditative instrumental rock album that also features lush acoustical and perky electro-minded additions, Re-Juicing is a standout release from Sock Bucket, the project of Rotherham-based artist Tommy Binks.
“Back to the Bucket” ushers in gently reassuring qualities, with the lush guitar trickles and hypnotic percussion sounding like a vocal-less The Clientele. The subsequent “Block Chipper” consumes as well, with a pulsing backing resonance haunting alongside suave guitar layering, which intermingles with melodic cohesion. Along with the breezy acoustics of “Openrails,” Re-Juicing enamors quickly with its dynamic guitar work and tones, ranging from folk-friendly stylings to atmospherically hypnotic psych-friendly forms.
Further on, “They All Dunnit” intrigues with a sporadic insertion of something resembling a bicycle bell; the result sends chills alongside the understated yet somewhat ominous acoustics, conjuring a vibe reminiscent of Sun City Girls. Atmospheric cuts like these — also noting the warming “Kozzmo” and electro-minded finale “Beat Juices” — are exemplary of the act’s eclectic textural pull and steadily engaging songwriting.
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“Back to the Bucket” and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of April 2023’ Spotify playlist.
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