Saturday 12 January 2013

S.C.U.M announce split

S.C.U.M, who were not just one of my favourite bands but are among the best post punk bands around at the moment have just announced their split. I am distraught to hear this as their distinctive sound of swooping synths and raw guitars fronted by the unique voice of frontman Tom Cohen were a real gem among the current dark krautrock scene. Songs such as 'Cast into seasons' and 'Faith unfolds' are swathed in a gothic melancholy that contrasts with a swirling psychedelia of numbers like 'Amber Hands' and 'Whitechapel'. I sincerely hope that their small but beautiful discography will never be forgotten, and also that we will see the members again in their own solo projects.

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