An incredibly alluring offering, ‘Raindrops On The Open Road’ possesses an intriguing sense of warmth, pure analogue charisma in sonic form. Drenched in retro stylings, the EP explores sleazy surf-rock through a decisively psych lens, while empowering Country-flavored storytelling (clarified by the group as ‘Californian Country’). Hailing from Los Angeles, Windows craft a record that’s wrapped in tradition, yet looking at the future.
Featuring five long tracks, ‘Raindrops On The Open Road’ champions shimmering guitars and continuous riffing, building a blissful and bright arrangement with a strong playful flair and a grainy, almost lo-fi texture. That’s what we love the most about the EP! It’s nuanced and compressed in a particular way, resulting in enticing sonic goo that speaks to our inner soul.
Headed by founder Matteo Arias, Windows have been active since 2018, slowly refining their sound in a positive direction. Our favourite episode in the EP? ‘Don’t Stare at the Sun’. The opening guitar riff – a staple of the track – reeks of British New Wave and sleazy 60s Surf Pop at the same time, resulting in an enticing musical journey we wish it would never end.
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