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Algernon Doll releases free download and video for ‘Anti-them’
- Artrocker Magazine
Ewan Grant, AKA Algernon Doll, is pleased to announce the release of free download track 'Anti-them' taken from second album Citalo-pop, due for release on 10th June 2013 via Common Records.
'Anti-them' sees Algernon Doll continue to explore his alternative rock roots, a departure from last year's Elliott Smith inspired debut, as Grant's pained vocals and grungy guitar sound comes to the fore.
You can watch the exclusive video for 'Anti-them' in the embed below or from Algernon Doll's YouTube page.
You can download 'Anti-them' below or from the ABoF Soundcloud page.
Last years debut mirrored Ewan's difficulty in dealing with the toils of extreme anxiety disorder and bipolar, however Citalo-pop, immediately offers a freshness in comparison with the inclusion of fuzzy grunge-esque guitars, distorted, layered vocals and Algernon Doll's trademark off-kilter alt-folk sound exhibited in his releases to date.
Inspired by the likes of Red House Painters on Old Ramon, Mark Lanegan, Elliott Smith and Dinosaur Jr, Algernon Doll continues to display a maturity beyond his years by executing such a rich texture to his songwriting - something many of his contemporaries would aspire to achieve.
Free download's 'Anti-them' and 'Cassini', mark an immediate change in direction - a freer feeling from the more introspective debut produced last year. Up tempo, distorted guitars soar throughout, with driven incessant drumming and time changes galore, all brought together by Grant's emotionally charged vocals. Even the dreamier 'Home- schooled', which has a far more ominous feeling, illustrates the direction Algernon Doll has taken as the track builds slowly into a visceral, heavy outro spearheaded by Grant's expressive guitar playing and intense vocals.
Citalo-pop is a vehicle for Grant to expel his dark outlook on life while allowing him to tap into his punk and hardcore background, creating a schizophrenic sound that keeps the listener on their toes throughout the 13 tracks found on the album.
Grant has assembled a full band for live shows to replicate the bigger sound produced on the album, adding another dimension to his sound. To support the release of Citalo-pop Algernon Doll will be playing at the following venues in Scotland:
- 06 June - GoNorth (Inverness) - Blackfriars
- 11 June - Dundee - Non Zeros
- 12 June - Edinburgh - Pivo
- 13 June - Glasgow -13th Note Cafe
Citalo-pop is due for release on 10th June 2013 via Common Records.