Waxahatchee - Cerulean Salt (Cerulean Vinyl) Cassette Production work from John Congelton

Production work from John Congelton adds a different dimension to Olsen's sound

Wright deliberately suspends moments of resolution and groove in favour of drama and jerky

The song is a soaring triumph

Fifty miles above the speed limit

a band once known for blowing out eardrums with songs of joyous rage who have

Waxahatchee - Cerulean Salt (Cerulean Vinyl) Cassette Production work from John CongeltonThe strength of 'Cerulean Salt' lies in the simplicity and purity of its songs, with melodies that immediately penetrate alongside Katie Crutchfield's frank vocal delivering devastating, straight from the heart lyrics backed by lacerating guitars and slouchy basslines. Sounding like an instant classic from the get go, its songwriting recalls the rawness of early Cat Power, the introspective lyrics of Rilo Kiley and the indie fuzz of The Breeders.