This is an epic album; ‘Salome’ by Marriages is one that certainly should not slip under your radar.
Like pairing Mogwai, Explosions in the Sky and Esben and the Witch, ex- Red Sparowes, Emma Ruth Rundle, sings as those her life depends on it, on the album opener, ‘The Liar’.
From the stark black & white cover through the nine tracks, the record is a room filling, wall to wall soundscape that pulls the listener into the album. You find yourself wholeheartedly concentrating on the music hitting your senses.
The record follows Marriages' promising 2012 debut EP, Kitsune and Emma Ruth’s fine solo album Some Heavy Ocean in early 2014
The Los Angeles-based trio first began life as Marriages in 2011, a collaborative effort between former Red Sparowes members Emma Ruth Rundle (guitar, vocals) and Greg Burns (bass, keyboards). Marriages was designed to give focus to Emma Ruth’s vocals and on Salome this has been spectacularly achieved. The vocals on this LP are entrancing.
Full time drummer Andrew Clinco completed the band line-up in late 2012 and he provides the bedrock of ‘Salome’ on which Emma Ruth’s voice and sonic guitars combines with Gregg Burn’s keyboards to dynamic effect.
A very fine debut LP indeed, don’t miss out!
Pete
9/11
Marriages will be playing at the Hoxton Bar & Kitchen in London on the 1st May and Salome is released on 6th April via Sargent House.
UK Tour dates
1st May London @ Hoxton Bar & Kitchen
21/22August Bristol @ Arctangent Festival
Track Listing
1. The Liar
2. Skin
3. Santa Sangre
4. Southern Eye
5. Binge
6. Salome
7. Less Than
8. Love, Texas
9. Contender