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"The Fool" is the debut studio album from the Los Angeles based Warpaint. All four members of the band are female, which I mention because there is an unmistakable feminine quality to the work, but it fortifies the artistry as oppose to undermining it like some other female bands. The majority of the tracks could be described as psychedelic or experimental rock. It's low, but ominous and at times overpowering. Warpaint's sound is sort of like a mix between Radiohead and Red Hot Chili Peppers, if they were all women. The lyrics are monotone and obscured under the instrumentals at times, but it's entrancing; like the vocals are luring you further beneath the dark waves into a peaceful stagnancy. This record is more tranquil and artistic than 2008's "Exquisite Corpse" EP, which shows that the band is developing. Their sound alone sets them apart from most other female bands, and their content is not anywhere near as superficial as one might expect from an LA band.

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Past Works:
Exquisite Corpse EP

Track:
Set Your Arms Down



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