LP Exploding In Sound Records Release date: 17/Feb/2023
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#13768 in Other Pop #18618 in Pop
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Other Pop
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2100742558
Details / Tracklist:
1. IT COMES CLOSER 2. LOOPS 3. GARDENING HOURS 4. LINK ARMS 5. BLOOD 6. LOWERED RAINBOW 7. FORGETTING 8. POISONS 9. NUDE WITH A SUITCASE 10. NEON GRAY
Description:
For fifteen years, Pile??s evolving take on rock has earned the group one oft-repeated superlative: ??your favorite band??s favorite band.? Ceaseless touring took its members from Boston??s basement circuit to international festivals, hitting loftier technical apexes with each new record. All Fiction, the band??s eighth record, finds the ambitious group assembling its most texturally complex material yet. -
Black vinyl edition
"All Fiction" is a full-length LP by Boston-based band Pile, released via the independent label Exploding In Sound Records. On this record, Pile delve into their characteristic blend of tense indie rock, off-kilter rhythms and emotionally dense songwriting, while expanding their sonic palette with atmospheric textures and dynamic contrasts. Guitars shift between abrasive dissonance and fragile clarity, the rhythm section drives and unsettles in equal measure, and the vocals move from whispered introspection to cathartic outbursts. The album feels meticulously constructed yet raw and human, inviting listeners into a world where anxiety, doubt and fleeting moments of hope coexist. "All Fiction" is designed as a cohesive listening experience rather than a collection of isolated songs, rewarding repeated plays with new details and nuances.
Lyrically, the LP circles around themes of perception, memory, self-doubt and the blurred boundary between reality and the stories we tell ourselves. Pile's songwriting here is both abstract and deeply personal, sketching vivid emotional states rather than linear narratives. The sequence of tracks unfolds like a psychological arc, with recurring motifs and sonic callbacks that create a sense of unity across the record. For fans of intense, thoughtful guitar music that isn't afraid to experiment, "All Fiction" stands as a mature, ambitious chapter in Pile's discography and a compelling entry point for newcomers.
Pile have long been a cult favorite within the indie and underground rock scenes, known for their intricate compositions, powerful live performances and a catalog that has steadily grown in scope and ambition. Over the years they have built a dedicated following through extensive touring and critically acclaimed records, often praised for pushing beyond standard indie-rock formulas into more adventurous structures and textures. "All Fiction" continues this trajectory, showcasing a band that keeps evolving while holding on to the emotional directness that first drew listeners in.
Exploding In Sound Records is an independent label recognized for championing forward-thinking guitar music and nurturing bands that operate slightly left of the mainstream. With a focus on authenticity, DIY ethics and artistic freedom, the label has become a home for acts that value experimentation and emotional honesty over commercial trends. Their releases are often characterized by meticulous curation and a strong community spirit, making Exploding In Sound a trusted name among listeners seeking distinctive, boundary-pushing alternative and indie rock.