Credits:

Wu-Lu

Description:

Woo Lou, an up-and-coming artist who is carving out a new alternative scene with his one-of-a-kind style, is now available on WARP! A shocking debut album of explosive energy! Wu Lou is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer based in South London. His singles to date, including one featuring Black Midi drummer Morgan Simpson, have all received critical acclaim and have been praised by major media outlets such as Fader, Mojo, Crack, and Quietus. He has been in close contact with the booming UK band scene, and his unique style is creating a new trend of alternative rock in the UK, and his latest album is released on "WARP". His debut album, consisting of 12 tracks (with one additional track added to the domestic release), is packed with an explosive energy that draws on elements of post-punk, screamo, hip-hop, and many other genres. The songs are filled with distorted, yet flexible guitars, soaring bass, drill-music-influenced triplet drums, and piano melodies.The production was done in pubs in London and recording studios in Norway with the backing band members, and was based on sampled recordings from jam sessions that were deconstructed, pieced together, and replayed. Shadow, or Slipknot in the early 90's. While referencing past material, they also create their own unique sound. Many of the songs also deal with themes of anxiety and guilt. They claim that we can find a way to get over it by "standing up to our fears and speaking out" and by "making people care about each other." Rhea Sen is featured on "Calo Paste," which combines a beautiful string arrangement with full-force vocals and thick, layered, slow guitar notes. On "Blame," there's the erratic electronic sounds of industrial music, overly bouncy breakbeat drums, and twitchy lyrics over a megaphone.Night Pill feat. Asha" depicts a 3 a.m. gathering for skateboarding, with a night bus melody played over a loud electric guitar that floats in the background like a bending power line, and the low, roaring sound energy spiraling and swirling to launch the entire song into the stratosphere. The low, roaring energy of the sound spirals and swirls, launching the entire piece into the stratosphere. The domestic CD includes a commentary, bilingual lyrics, and an additional bonus track.

Tracklisting:

1.TAKE STAGE
2.NIGHT PILL Feat.Asha
3.FACTS
4.SCRAMBLED TRICKS
5.SOUTH Feat.Lex Amor
6.CALO PASTE Feat.Lea Sen
7.SLIGHTLY
8.BLAME
9.TEN
10.ROAD TRIP
11.TIMES
12.BROKEN HOMES
13.ENEMIES (Bonus Track)