Public Strain by Women

Public Strain

Women

2010

Public Strain is a Alt/Indie album by Women, originally released in 2010. On Gatefold: 8 pressings tracked, owned by 7 collectors.

Sound DNA

  • Alt/Indie
  • Noise Rock
  • lo-fi
  • anxious
  • art school

About

On their debut self-titled album, Women embraced sonic brashness that deeper examination revealed to be tinted with sly pop melody. With Public Strain the band honed a sound truthful to that reverb drenched noise while allowing the pop sensibilities to surface into clearer focus. From the opening strains of "Can't You See" it's clear that the album is far more than just a continuation of their debut. Resting upon a plodding bass line, deadpan vocal delivery, and bowed guitars and cello, this moody, nocturnal ballad opens the album on a dark note – one that is quickly countered by "Heat .

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1Can't You See
  2. A2Heat Distraction
  3. A3Narrow With The Hall
  4. A4Penal Colony
  5. A5Bells
  6. A6China Steps

Side B

  1. B1Untogether
  2. B2Drag Open
  3. B3Locust Valley
  4. B4Venice Lockjaw
  5. B5Eyesore

Credits

7 collectors on Gatefold own this · 8 pressings tracked on Gatefold