Ahoy, sonic adventurers! Prepare for a comically intuitive journey as we unravel the enigmatic EP 'The Whole Coast Is Haunted; The Entire West Is A Graveyard' by One Drink and Other Lies. This 10" clear vinyl lathe cut, spinning at 45 RPM, delivers a cryptic auditory experience straight from Portland, Oregon.
Crafted by the eclectic ensemble of Jessica, Patrick, Micky, Keith, and Megan, this EP emerges from the revered Hallowed Halls studio, steered by the wizardry of Justin Phelps (who also provides vibraslaps). It shapes up to be an eccentric fusion of surf, punk, and eerily playful storytelling.
Picture summoning demons to host a wild cocktail soiree on a party boat cruising through tequila-infused waters - where even the piranhas are inebriated. The lyrics paint vivid, twisted images akin to a twisted slasher flick, with tracks like "Never Surrender" wielding bass tones that crash through the sonic landscape like a chainsaw-wielding maniac challenging the taxman to cross property lines.
In the midst of this musical maelstrom, the saxophonist Megan teases her impact. Her sporadic appearances hint at a potential shift in the band's sonic palette, leaving us eager for more. Yet, within this vortex of reverb and basstones, I find myself yearning to unearth certain buried elements, lost amidst the chaotic cadence; are elements getting buried in the cave or is the sound design recreating late nights at the venue drunkenly sexy dancing in front of the subs?
But seriously, this EP is a testament to musical exuberance. It's a carnival ride careening
between laughter and eerie summonings, straddling the line between frivolity and spectral intrigue. It’s children playing with a Ouiji Board and then making the demon they summoned pull their fingers…with spookily hilarious results.
Ready to dive into this intoxicating musical escapade? Secure your copy of 'The Whole Coast Is Haunted; The Entire West Is A Graveyard EP' on Bandcamp and surrender to the captivating chaos of One Drink and Other Lies.