A dynamic rock sound enamors throughout Fine Machines, a melodic new album from Saves the Witch, an artist based in Southport, NC. The solo project of Eric Maynes excels with a largely instrumental sound, presenting an eclectic array of soundscapes that span from the buzzing, harder-rocking distortion within “She Dances With Knives” to the gentle, serene jangling of “Your God is Dead.” Many of the tracks within cohesively navigate various tonal twists and turn within, as well — resulting in a consistently rewarding listening experience steeped in atmosphere.
Another highlight arises in “Abeam the Intrepid,” which takes inspiration from the “Miracle on the Hudson” event. Initial air traffic control communications meld into soaring guitars, turning from balmy dreaminess into a gripping chaos of guitar distortion — feeling representative of the quick turn from peaceful to chaotic. “Queen City” also consumes in its rise from glistening, understated guitars into erupting heavier rocking fervency, while “Bring Me to the Everdoor” concludes the album with similarly engaging peaks and valleys, with touches of emotive vocals. Fine Machines is a consistently riveting album from Saves the Witch.
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“She Dances With Knives” and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
