The Age of Fracture by London's CYMBALS takes the synth/guitar-based post punk of New Order, Factory Records and Depeche Mode and polishes and tweaks it for a new era. It is nostalgic and warm in tone and lyrically reflective. I've liked it each of the many times I've played it, but it has been a particular favorite late at night. The album is takes its name from work by a Princeton University professor, and the band cites multiple influences, including visual artists and musicians. And the lyrics reflect a thoughtful take on the band's art. But where this album works, and works well, is at the visceral level. It envelops you, engages your body and may make you -- yes even you -- want to dance.
I don't know whether the world is ready to embrace CYMBALS, but I'm a fan. If you are at SXSW, they have shows scheduled on March 12 and 13. Test out a few tracks below. This may be the feel good music to take you into the summer.
The Age of Fracture is out now via Tough Love Records.
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Performance Dates:
12th March - SXSW - Forcefield @ Maggie Mae's - 12am
13th March - SXSW - Howl Cheer Up Charlie's -1:15 am
2nd May - Hare and Hounds, Birmingham
3rd May - Live At Leeds, Leeds
4th June - Corsica Studios, London
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