Hidden Ritual
Always
(Monofonus Press)
An odd variation of post-punk from Texas, on this 2nd album, recorded to 8 track tape, Hidden Ritual’s psyche-rock and reverb friendly vocals and mysterious droning unfold in a gloomy and ’80s fashion. It’s a lo-fi excursion that’s both adventurous and moody, minimal but with memorable bass rhythms and blurry keys, reminiscent of Joy Division, Bauhaus and the early days of The Cure. This type of punk is delivered in plenty of different forms, size and shapes in 2016, but Hidden Ritual’s version is among the best.
