A new year and right out of the gate some must-own new music to share. I admit I let the tremendousily engaging "The Golden Lion" slip through the cracks in my inbox back in November. Nonetheless, this Montreal-based quintet, named after a lake region in Saskatchewan, Canada and featuring the husband/wife team of Jace Lasek and Olga Goreas, are creating some grand work. If you're into hazy waves of reverb-drenched guitars and worshipped at the altar of My Bloody Valentine, or the shoegazer rock scene in general, you'll be pleased as punch. But that's just half the story as their melodic, alt-rock has traces of Pink Floyd and even some slight prog leanings. Influences aside, The Besnard Lakes' track begs repeated headphone listens to fully appreciate the sonic weave of texture and nuances. Taken from A Coliseum Complex Museum (Jagjaguwar) and set for a January release date, order your CD or vinyl copy today!
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