Description

With ldquoThe Prettiest Curserdquo Hinds shrug off any remaining lofi accusations and unveil a widescreen beast of an album, not so much a shift as a quantum leap in their evolution as a band. This is a record positively bursting with life, with the band finally harnessing the full extent of their pop prowess and unleashing songs which sound bigger, bolder, and more complex than anything they have done before. Which isnrsquot to say they have turned their backs on being Hinds ndash quite the opposite in fact Here, they double down on what, precisely, makes them so special ndash the bright melodies betraying heartbreaking themes of isolation and betrayal, the empowering, donrsquot mess with us allgirl gang glow while going even further.You know how people say that a drop of balsamic vinegar makes strawberries taste more strawberryish Well, on ldquoThe Prettiest Curserdquo, Hinds sound even more Hindsish, and marvelously so.The Prettiest Curse was produced by Jenn Decilveo Bat for Lashes, AnneMarie in New York. Hinds CD is available for home delivery from Vinyl Records London, only £8