Oh what beauty. Castanets made their way through town on their tour around the states. The show was somber and soothing. Line up seems to change from time to time, no females on board. Castanets have a soft yet abrasive sound that distinguishes them from the onslaught of freaky folky bands, tho they are indeed quite folky and quite freaky. Fellow acid heads will find a instant friend in the Castanets, with the whispered heady vocals juxtaposed against blissfully painful moments of feedback and distortion. Serious, contemplative, moody music that makes you want to light some candles and make some tea, if you know what I mean. And as always lyrical content seems to make or break a band, and these guys are on the mark. One of those bands that people might not know about but definitely need to check out.
Castanets
