Preening: Dragged Through The Garden 12″

Description

Four years into Preenings existence and the Bay Area trio hasnt shown any signs of stagnationthey remain committed to the urge to move forward, to push themselves and their audience. Thus, the restless and relentless motion of Preenings new 12 EP on Ever/Never Records, who also released 2018s excellent Greasetrap Frisbee 7. Preening sounds more than ever like no one but themselvesMax and Alejandras duel (sic) vocals and sax/bass interplay is masterfully augmented and driven by Sams all-hands-on- deck drumming. Twinning exemplifies all of these aspects, achieving a head-spinning velocity occasionally interrupted by sections that mimic drips and chimes amidst the cacophony. This is dance music for sleep-deprived geniuses and those who love them. Rapt Fashions demands to know Whose body is this anyway? And then, to drive the theme of dislocation home, the EP ends with a wigged-out Extortion dub mix by Andy Human (of The World/Naked Roommate/ Reptoids) & Brett Eastman (Reptoids). Dragged Through The Garden proves that Preening and Ever/ Never continue to deliver the goods, and then some.