THERAPY?.

Therapy? connects sharp guitars with melodies that work beneath the surface. The rhythm section can hold a riff tight and then give it an unexpected twist. Andy Cairns' vocals bring together directness and tension. The music leaves room for unrest but uses recognizable song structures to give that energy direction.

Listening to Therapy? on vinyl allows the different moods within an album to retain their place. A LP makes the alternation between compact outbursts and more open passages audible. Also, follow the bass and drums behind the guitars: their movement determines how a riff gains weight and how a chorus breaks free from the tension.

A vinyl album gives the songs a fixed order and a tangible place in your collection. Give the lesser-known tracks time as well, and follow the transitions within a side of the record.

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