Blog: The Needle Drop

Few bands come together with such a reverence for sound dynamics, and are then able to translate that so well to a record. If there's a proper place to hear Grails' latest album, it's sitting in the middle of a harem, floating on a sea of satin throw pillows. Don't forget the hookah. Take Refuge can be listened to in other places, but trying to create a proper atmosphere with black lights and beanbag chairs will only lead to heartbreak. By today's standards, Grails could be categorized under "post-rock," but don't throw them in [...]

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