Koalra – Center of the World (2022)
Described by critics as “…raw and powerful…” (Mystic Sons), “…stunning…” (Post-Punk.com) and a band that “…certainly knows how to make a song from the soaring, euphoric breakdowns of stand-out alt anthems to the savagely fierce energy” (Indie Central Music), Koalra has been turning heads on a global scale. Known for their energetic, engaging and enthusiastic tunes, the US-based trio is not only receiving international critical acclaim but also garnering a loyal following far beyond their North American borders. Already a regular on The Other Side Reviews, we follow Koalra’s discography closely and are happy to announce the release of the single ‘Center of the World’.
Taken off Koalra’s latest album Nihilism and Analog Tape, ‘Center of the World’ is a further evolution of their sound. Bringing together elements of noise rock and krautrock driven through with post-punk undertones, Koalra explores the softer, smoother side of their repertoire. Yet, while there is a softness to ‘Center of the World’, it retains the group’s signature profoundness and depth executed in the harmonic melody. Even more interesting is how the smoothness is met with a brash grittiness giving you both a hazy, wistful feeling, as well as a discomforting slice of distortion.
A compilation of “odds, ends and extras”, Nihilism and Analog Tape is an assembly of melancholic noise-rock sounds. Unafraid to step across boundaries into the realm of provocative, Koalra dig into their multi-faceted identity with this album bringing listeners a social commentary of our uncertain society. The band have been compared to acts like Sonic Youth in the past and they appear to take a nostalgic flair with modern meets old-school post-punk in ‘Center of the World’. This is Koalra today and I’m keen to hear more from the group.
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