Drab Majesty : An Object In Motion

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The latest 32-minute EP from Drab Majesty marks the start of a stirring new chapter in the band’s majestic legacy. Written during a 2021 retreat to the remote coastal Oregon town of Yachats, Deb Demure leaned into the neo-psychedelic resonance of a uniquely bowl-shaped 12-string Ovation acoustic/electric guitar. After early morning hikes in the rain, Deb would record ambient guitar experiments the rest of the day, tapping into “flow states,” letting the sound lead the way. These sessions were then refined or recreated, and later elevated further with key collaborations by Rachel Goswell (Slowdive), Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Beck, M83, Air), and Ben Greenberg (Uniform, Circular Ruin Studio). An Object In Motion is true to its title, capturing the chrysalis moment of an artist evolving, reborn and untethered, silhouetted against an open horizon.
“Cape Perpetua” kicks off the collection’s divergent palette: sparkling acoustic finger-picking refracted through delay, equal parts raga and reverie. Melodies and moods congeal and dissipate, at the threshold of rustic American primitivism, brooding neo-folk, and pastoral melancholia. “The Skin And The Glove” deploys jangle to different effect - baggy, soaring, grey-skied kaleidoscopic pop in the spirit of Stone Roses, Primal Scream, and The Glove. Rachel Goswell lends her iconic freefall voice to The Cure-esque ballad, “Vanity,” infusing poetic gravity to the doomed refrain: “If the valve breaks / then the earth quakes / and history finds a way / to put you in your place.”
“Yield To Force”, the closing track of the EP, may be the most anomalous offering of the set. A 15-minute instrumental odyssey of cyclical strings, ominous slide guitar, and simmering synthesizer, the piece sways and spirals like a long zoom into distant storm clouds. Demure finesses the guitar with a restless but regal grandeur, unfolding a panorama of peaks, shadows, and plateaus. It’s music both intuitive and prophetic, tracing the slow swing of pendulums across an endless plain. Taken as a whole, 'An Object In Motion' presents a showcase of potential futures from Drab’s evolving domain, their sound poised to bloom at the precipice of transformation.
All songs Written and Received by Deb Demure
Produced, Mixed, and Engineered by Ben Greenberg
A3 Produced and Engineered by Andrew Clinco
A1, A2, and B1 Recorded at Circular Ruin in Brooklyn, NY
A3 Recorded at Bungalow Frequency in Pasadena, CA
Mastered by Matt Colton
Vocal accompaniment on A1 by Rachel Goswell
Additional vocals and lyrics on A3 by Alex Nicolaou
Bass guitar on A3 by Justin Meldaal-Johnsen
Bass and slide guitar on A1 by Ben Greenberg
MS-20 solo on B1 by Randall Dunn
Slide guitar on B1 by Logan Montana
Artwork by Andrew Clinco
Layout design by Nathaniel Young
C+P 2023 Drab Majesty under exclusive license to Dais Records
∙∙∙Drab Majesty : An Object In Motion∙∙∙
01. Vanity (feat. Rachel Goswell) (0:00)
02. Cape Perpetua (5:50)
03. The Skin and The Glove (11:17)
04. Yield To Force (17:16)
∙∙∙released in August 2023∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙
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@VaporMemory 9 ай бұрын

Available on vinyl, CD, and digital download via Dais Records: drabmajesty.bandcamp.com/album/an-object-in-motion 01. Vanity (feat. Rachel Goswell) (0:00) 02. Cape Perpetua (5:50) 03. The Skin and The Glove (11:17) 04. Yield To Force (17:16)

@StolasDemonHelluvaBoss 9 ай бұрын

thank you Vapor Memory

@shindokitsune 6 ай бұрын

Drab Majesty has always brought back the 80s with a powerful trend in music. With the latest, it is a more surreal, yet powerful sound of the early 90s.

@naokocoed 9 ай бұрын

the ending of skin and glove sounds colossal

@EliLemke-ft3fs 8 ай бұрын

This album is so good. Its different , its whatever Drab wanted to do. 10/10 beats most releases as they pander completely to expectation. Album is hypnotized and emitting a mantra, love the thing

@lovelace24 9 ай бұрын

'The Demonstration' is my most listened to album. Looking forward to listening to this.

@DontForgetToRC 9 ай бұрын

I'm a simple man, I see Rachel Goswell, I listen.

@Ablaire 9 ай бұрын

I love this kind of album artwork.

@carlosenriqueottonecastane490 9 ай бұрын

rock progresivo....muy buena incursión.

@exionem 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful, ethereal and haunting. Cape Perpetua reminds me of Matt Uelmen's DIABLO original soundtrack with the beautiful 12 string guitar. Love it!😁

@n.d.7931 7 ай бұрын

it literally gets better and better the more I listen to it

@Will_Negs 9 ай бұрын

Good to hear more from these guys. I found myself thinking of Dot In The Sky less than an hour before I got notified of this. I'll have to give this a listen soon.

@surfboardjoker6299 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful album.

@Literaluis 9 ай бұрын

The standout is “The Skin and the Glove”, but the EP as a whole is a far cry from their best work, as much as I was looking forward to their new direction.

@ricardogarcia427 9 ай бұрын

Now let's hear Paul's Allen review

@pathogensmusick 9 ай бұрын

I completely agree with you. I like the idea of a late 80s / early 90s shoegaze sound, but the album feels underwhelming and lacking in a cohesive and complete way. Not enough rhythm. Modern Mirror is such an amazing album in their defense, and set a high bar that I'm not holding my breath on them surpassing.

@whiteydiamond 9 ай бұрын

@ricardogarcia427 Sorry no can do, got an 8:30 res at Dorsia

@xrayvisi0ns 9 ай бұрын

I think the group really came into their own, commercially and artistically.

@dream_in_digital 8 ай бұрын

Agreed. It's aimlessly meandering. "Skin and the Glove" is my favorite track but it sticks out like a sore thumb on the EP. It's very disappointing, I was looking forward to it too.

@MrMaddox57 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this

@sumacmusac 9 ай бұрын

Woah! This rocks ,,, love discovering new artists through this channel 🤙

@UndeadAbomination 8 ай бұрын

Maybe you could discover Nirguna through their album "Convergence" then? ;)

@Miss.Leading 9 ай бұрын

Awesome album, i really like drab majesty, they def have their own sound.

@ribbitcroak 9 ай бұрын

you a fan of oreo’s? hell yeah man

@ImpendingRiot83 9 ай бұрын

I definitely think Deb should keep using that 12-string Ovation, and we DEFINITELY need more of Mona D’s vocals, especially in harmony with Deb’s like that. But I honestly kinda echo some of the critiques; I’m not _really_ all that disappointed in it but I think there was a lot of potential in what they’re kinda starting to go for with this in regards to new directions from their previous work. I love the vibes of these songs and I’m always glad to hear Rachel Goswell, but the experiments could’ve been expanded and elaborated upon to give a bit more meat to the project. However this could be a bit like the Oak Wood/Egress thing as a bit of an in-between before a bigger project so who knows? Always glad to hear more Drab Majesty though, I’ll never be let down by that.

@QuickM8tey 9 ай бұрын

This isn't bad and frankly I never expected Drab Majesty to make a Modern Mirror 2 or anything like that. But I get the impression it's of a band looking for a new sound for themselves. Will people stick around for the search? I'm not sure, but I like the band regardless. Modern Mirror completely blew my mind on release, I must've listened to it over and over across an entire month, I even own one of the limited edition vinyls and I treasure it greatly. I once sent them a message telling them I was certain people would still be talking about Modern Mirror into the future and I remain without doubt about it.

@shacal92 9 ай бұрын

Marvelous. Can't wait to have it in my hands. Thank you for sharing.❤

@Pats_Wal_ 9 ай бұрын

Thank you I love Drab Majesty ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@303Smilezzz 8 ай бұрын

I WILL consider their previous entries before i make a determination. I really respect drab so i want to attempt to understand where they are coming from here, especially because the message of their previous entries have been so thoughtful. There is purpose when they release and i enjoy the unpacking of each album/EP

@duanealbers4985 7 ай бұрын

I applaud them for going for something new it shows they are musicians first that being said I do enjoy the first EP’s a bit more I just hope they continue to make music for years to come

@jehriko7525 9 ай бұрын

haven't been here in a while, sounds nice!

@MrBeen992 8 ай бұрын

wow, what a trip

@amab_ashly 9 ай бұрын

i can't stop listening to this! think i will be getting the record :3

@MrBeen992 8 ай бұрын

YES !

@cavemaster 9 ай бұрын

Was really hoping for more... Last track is good tho

@doomz5670 9 ай бұрын

one must imagine sisyfus happy

@carlosenriqueottonecastane490 9 ай бұрын

Se de la banda por otras canciones, me sorprende esta canción porque me trae a la mente, el rock progresivo, esperemos que pronto entren al rock n roll....¡Salud desde Perú!