Detached by Distant Ruins

Sometimes, a long, aimless walk serves as our best line of defense against intense emotional distress, dislodging all of the thought clots in our brain that inhibit us from processing the events of our lives properly. The new shoegaze album Detached by Distant Ruins serves as a diagram of this artery-clearing, exhibiting an exorcism occurring at a walking pace. Quaint, repeated melodies help lead intense bouts of noise through the passage, causing an upwelling of emotion that combats a stubborn thought loop. Despite this record giving every aesthetic indication of a DIY production, the sounds here feel incredibly intricate, extending far beyond the qualities of anything we would call lo-fi. Such a full sound envelops us, accompanying us on our own walks and guiding our meditation as our progress along the physical ground matches our gradual yet effective mental movement.