Pitchfork Debut PINKISH BLACK’s “Bodies In Tow”

Pitchfork are now streaming “Bodies In Tow,” a track off Fort Worth deathrock deviants PINKISH BLACK‘s self-titled LP. Brandon Stosuy describes the song as a “6-minute fake-out that eases you into the record with a what initially sounds like Om’s darker synth-toting cousins before uncorking into a soaring, melodic, surprisingly uplifting place.” Listen for yourself HERE.

Continuing the musical evolution they began in The Great Tyrant, the duo behind PINKISH BLACK create music that is in turns abrasive, turbulent, darkly melodic, and hauntingly beautiful — the soundtrack for a fever dream. Mastered by the inimitable James Plotkin, this self-titled LP will be released by Handmade Birds on May 15, 2012.

From the ominous cloud of post melodic sludge on “Bodies In Tow” to the raging fanaticism akin to the best moments of classic The Birthday Party (see “Fall Down”), PINKISH BLACK offer a true homage to the album as entity. Bow to the sonic shrine that has been so carefully constructed. Deathrock heaves, doomwave bleeds. Fans of Suicide, Magma, and Scott Walker, take note. Weep and rage. This is the sound of true musicianship from two people that live for their craft.

Though this is the debut full length from a relatively new outfit, the minds behind is have spent decades spent refining their art in various other bands. In Denton, TX circa 1996, LIFT TO EXPERIENCE and POINTY SHOE FACTORY were a street apart and both driving forces of the Denton music community. LTE frontman Josh Pearson went on to a solo career that includes last year’s opus on Mute Records, while Daron went on to create PINKISH BLACK his dark opus, along with Jon Teague of the band YETI. All of their musical chops, as well as a personal history of tragedy, has culminated into a refined, dark opus, one that is utterly the most innovative and refreshing sounds you’ll have heard this side of Suicide. An adolescence scarred by drugs, suicide, and betrayal was only the beginning; PINKISH BLACK‘s songs rise from a long history of traumatic and painful events, the likes of which most have not seen.

In the beginning, there was a three-piece. Known as the The Great Tyrant, based out of Fort Worth, TX, the band was comprised of Daron Beck (Pointy Shoe Factory), Jon Teague (Yeti), and Tommy Atkins. One day, Daron and Jon stopped by Tommy’s place, and walked into a nightmare. Their bassist had killed himself in the bathroom…and “the walls were pinkish black…”

This band is dark….They come from a dark place….They want to drag you down with them.

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Source: Catharsis PR