‘Disenchantment at a Distance’ is not a record for the faint of heart. In fact, it’s a fuzzy and psychedelic throwback to the glorious 60s and 70s, a time when guitar-based music was at the top of commercial charts. Think Jimi Hendrix or Cream: that’s the kind of rawness and luscious energy we are talking about here. ‘Disenchantment at a Distance’ embodies the same sense of rebellious freedom, pursuing an alternative path and offering a well-deserved break from the artificialism of today’s artistic landscape.
Penned by Paul Bibbins, ‘Disenchantment at a Distance’ looks at the past with a faithful eye, building its identity on chaotic drum parts, virtuoso-style guitar riffs and an overall gritty character, marking the whole record as a wholesome and meaningful effort. Featuring four long tracks, the EP blends bold riffs and melodies with Bibbins’ evocative and charming vocals, dancing on the instrumental just like Hendrix used to do it.
Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Bibbins might be one of the last vintage heroes, a brave individual not afraid to borrow from tradition and honour the past. If you think about it, trends and genres always come back. In that sense, Paul might be a trailblazer, anticipating the returns of sensuous, edgy rock’n’roll.
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