Lapsus Linguae’s three-track EP, Ghosts, took over 10 years to write and record, their sound has be described as piano-constant prog, hardcore maximalism or neo-classical post-metal – drawing together a diverse range of influences including Jodorowsky’s Holy Mountain, Harmony Korine’s Gummo, Zappa, Shellac and Eric Satie.
Despite a tiny recorded output, during their lifetime they’ve built a committed following, and the support of famous fans Biffy Clyro, Snow Patrol and The Eighties Matchbox B-line Disaster.
Lapsus Linguae’s story is one of extreme commitment, needless violence and near-total obscurity, until recently everybody thought they were dead…
Ghosts marks the final phase of a band that went as far as they could, and further.
Opening track ‘Flightpath of the Enola Gaye’ is surprising as it sets alight memories of being at a play or a pantomime, perhaps it’s the way the piano is played or maybe the way that the song is sung; it’s dark and mysterious.
In fact, all tracks on the EP make you feel this way, which however, isn’t a bad thing, it’s different to anything else you’ll hear and gives a very impressive first impression.
Standout track, the eye catchingly titled ‘Papa Shiteholez Gonna Nail Ur Eggz’, again gives off that mysterious vibe and just adds to your listening pleasure.
Words: Michele Kennedy
