: Critics describe the sound as a blend of indie rock, neo-psychedelia, and krautrock . The album is noted for its "nervy complexity" and "shimmering" guitars, drawing comparisons to artists like Deerhunter , The Strokes , and Sonic Youth . Tracklist
's third studio album, Compact Trauma , was released on March 10, 2023 , via Tough Love Records . This release marked the band's return after a five-year hiatus following their 2017 album, Modern English Decoration . Production History and Background
The album consists of 10 tracks, totaling roughly 50 minutes: Ulrika Spacek - "Compact Trauma" | Album Review
The album’s creation was a documented struggle that spanned several years:
: Initial sessions began in 2018 at their longtime "KEN" studio in Homerton, London. However, the band lost this space in 2019 due to gentrification, forcing them to move to a professional studio in Hackney.
: The "trauma" referenced in the title refers to internal band tensions, the loss of their creative hub, and the impact of the global pandemic.
