On first listen to The Durty Wurks you’re met with a euphoric sound, ‘Dream’ appropriately sounds like a psychedelic trip into a dream world.
Soft, sombre guitars are met with a slow build up with added drums and eventually echoing vocals.
The track chimes in over the six and a half minute mark – which may be off putting at first glance – however the track itself pleasantly sets up the listener for a mellow journey through the creation, which has came from minds of the Edinburgh-based six-piece.
The sound and feel of the song may be akin to Pixies’ ‘Where Is My Mind’, the closing song from the cult favourite Fight Club, or itself could be found on the soundtrack of a low budget independent film, while the main character sits in a smoky, basement room pondering life after indulging on purposely made special brownies.
This is not a critique, however the band do offered sounds unlike any other heard recently.
The Durty Wurks describe themselves as having a blend of varied influences; this of course has contributed to their unique, gloomy sound.
Words: Alisa Wylie
