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LA RECENSIONE
There is something profound that can unsettle the listening experience of Washer's second work: the guitar. Damn, that damned guitar; yet it fascinates. What if I told you that this record happily sails between garage rock, the canonical Nirvana, and post-hardcorella? I know you'd think of chunky guitars, dizzying loudness, and cranial membrane friction; none of that.
The guitar is crunchy and subdued to the voice, the voice. Bass and drums remain quietly just below the guitars; yet it fascinates. You hear Cobain's screams over J Mascis's version of rock 'n roll. Husker Du without ardor and Helmet diluted in water. Slint without Albini and Albini as a New York squatter.
We like it, we like it a lot, how could we not? It fascinates. But my dear ones: I can accept guitars like this but at this point, it's a matter of production, and perhaps what I think is wrong is totally correct.
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Summary by Bot
Washer's 'All Aboard' offers a unique take on garage rock and post-hardcore, featuring crunchy yet subdued guitars balanced with expressive vocals. The album draws influences from bands like Nirvana and Husker Du but avoids typical loudness clichés. The reviewer appreciates the thoughtful production and finds the album fascinating despite some reservations about its sound. Overall, a captivating listen for fans of alternative rock.
