I’ve been eagerly anticipating the third EP in the “O” series by the Denver, CO bootgaze duo Wentworth Kersey. On ((O)) singer/songwriter Joe Kersey Sampson (A Dog Paloma) brings his alt-country and folk leanings to the table while experimental ambient shoegaze sampler Jeffrey Wentworth Stevens (George & Caplin) works in the sonic magic for what has been described as a “sci-fi folk experiment”. While these different approaches seem contradictory, they are actually pleasantly cohesive, generating spare and ethereal soundscapes upon layers of guitar, synths and Sampson’s earnest voice. The new album is fantastic, but I highly suggest checking out the whole trilogy – 08’s O and 09’s (O) – to get the full story of this band. – Written by JFelton
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