As Angell explained, “The human body is electrically conductive. The album artwork, a gritty black-and-white capture of a hand clutching metal scissors, nods to a recurring line, “I’m the scissors you’re the string / I’m letting go of everything” in “The Value of Zero” – and later, “I’ll choose the path of least resistance / I am the scissors you’re the string” in “Money Isn’t Everything.” Opener “The Value of Zero” introduces a neat rhythmic addition: a mechanical sound that makes you feel like you’re inside a submarine. ![]() The Light Below is like a sonic trip to a place where neon signs and car headlights illuminate leather-jacketed late-nighters. From Andrews’ strikingly precise drumming to Anderson’s vivid keys to the vibe-setting saxophone by Lothian, it’s a colorful base on which Angell paints his pensive lyrics. Walking Papers’ The Light Below is a sit-down-and-listen, edge-of-your-seat kind of record, but it’s equally pleasing when you might be listening more passively a gripping life soundtrack that makes everyday moments feel like film noir. ![]() ![]() Even so, it still fits right into the wider Angell universe that includes the work of Post Stardom Depression, The Missionary Position, and Staticland too. This mesmerizing third LP – which also features Stone Temple Pilots guitarist Dean DeLeo – was produced by Aaron Spiro and has a uniquely cinematic feel. Walking Papers’ Jeff Angell, Benjamin Anderson, Will Andrews, and Gregor Lothian have brought us a powerful rush of dark rock with new album The Light Below, due for release next Friday, Feb 5th ( pre-order it digitally here, or on vinyl/CD here ).
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