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North Atlantic Oscillation - Grappling Hooks

Review by Ally Brown

Grappling Hooks is an ambitious and accomplished-sounding record, that nevertheless doesn't hit the heights it aims for.»

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the band has been described as prog-pop and electro-rock, but really they would like to be the uk's animal collective. the music has soaring harmonies and loud guitars and dreamy synths and heavy drums and strange effects and unexpected changes-of-mind. nao describe themselves as playing their instruments within a computerized wall of sound. grappling hooks is a subtle yet powerful kaleidoscope of purring electronics, atmospheric layers and hook-laden melodies.
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