Unlettered’s “Leave Behind” immediately hits with sonic resonances recalling somehow both the more krautrock end of Yo La Tengo and the layered sonics of Bailter Space or perhaps in moments that band’s post-punk predecessors The Gordons. The vocals are underneath the soundscape ever so slightly but discernible all while as noisy flakes of tone spark off the driving rhythm. The bass line carries the song toward the middle as guitar echoes with a clashing/shimmering effect. Although well arranged dissonance is a feature of the song the net effect is as though you’re hearing an unconventional melodic structure as the song is undeniably catchy in its splintery and maximalist lo-fi glory. Listen to “Leave Behind” on Spotify and follow NYC’s Unlettered at the links below. The project’s latest album Five Mile Point released on November 22, 2024.
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