Aggro Crag is Quality Living’s Ep Out Now
Good Day Noir Family,
Quality Living’s offering, the “Aggro Crag” EP, throws you into a refreshing sonic oasis.
Aggro Crag is Quality Living’s Ep Out Now
The opening track explodes with the squawk of a seagull, instantly transporting you to a cool, seaside atmosphere.
The band’s sound is immediately striking – refined and unique. “Aggro Crag,” the opening song, defies easy categorization. It’s like a meeting of the Dave Matthews Band and Counting Crows, but with a twist.
Quality Living manages to carve their own space in the musical landscape, a genre-bending limbo that’s entirely their own.
The sonic journey continues with “The Great Kabash.” Pounding drums and an enigmatic guitar line set the stage for an ethereal, almost psychedelic atmosphere.
The vocalist takes centre stage with a truly unique voice – a high-pitched, wispy timbre that adds a layer of intrigue and mystery.
“Daydream” throws a Radiohead influence into the mix. It feels like a song with a hidden message, shrouded in an unsettling yet charming atmosphere. Hints of crisp morning air mingle with a nostalgic longing, creating a complex emotional world.
“Oh No” breaks the mood with a driving rhythm that restrains the magical aura of the previous tracks. This is where echoes of Blind Melon begin to surface.
The singer’s range bears a certain resemblance to Shannon Hoon, and the intricate chord progressions share a similar DNA.
However, Quality Living injects a distinct alternative rock edge with pop sensibilities.
The “Aggro Crag” EP showcases a band that’s unafraid to experiment and defy expectations. Their sound is a mesmerizing blend of influences, woven together with originality and a clear sense of purpose.
Aggro Crag is Quality Living’s Single Out Now!
Inventive!
Hailing from north Jersey, QL is a collective that has rotated since 2015 around songwriter Darrel Norrell’s mercurial, distinctive storytelling and the hooky, jazz-inflected guitar playing of Albert Chua.
There was little, if any, original intent behind the selection of Quality Living’s name, but as time went by, and things became increasingly chaotic on an increasingly grand scale, it took on a funny little defiance. Their songs, set in lonely suburbs, vacuous getaway spots, and blurry dive bars, often seem to fight doggedly for some kind of comfort amidst the threat of repetitive gloom.
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