LUTHER
Siblings and Sevens
[Black Numbers]
Verdict: 8.5/10
We’ve been sent another great indie group previously unknown by us: Luther. Their 12” for Siblings and Sevens was a very pleasant surprise from Black Numbers (home of Banquets) we found definitely worth checking out. Side A features four songs, including the title track. It feels like the music progresses with every passing song on this side, making it the more “mature” section of the album. Side B, which features three tracks, is the most easy to get lost within. “There’s Always Money…”, “The Communion”, and “Aztec Tomb” are all great songs molding punk, indie, and rock in a memorable fashion. The lyrics are well written, the vocals smooth without polish, and the instruments laid back and focused. Siblings and Sevens shows new listeners that Luther is worth following from this point forward.
Recommended Tracks: “Siblings and Sevens”, “There’s Always Money”, “Aztec Tomb”
Bottom Line: This 12” may be shorter than expected from a vinyl of the size, but it doesn’t prove to be much of an issue. From start to finish, Siblings and Sevens flows and performs well. It may only be 7 tracks, but their construction and pacing make them feel like a full album.
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