Kevin Gleeson, the mastermind of the project Sour Blood, has dropped his first EP, "Suas." This fearless, morphing sonic terrain refuses to be pinned down. With its electrifying blend of industrial undercurrents, ethereal tones, and complex electronic textures, "Suas" is an audio voyage through the unpredictable brain of an artist unwilling to be held to convention.
Available follow-up to the buzz from singles "Suas" and "The Devil," the whole EP is an enclave of Gleeson's sharp and experimental style. Opening with the haunting, tension-filled "Landfill," "Suas" immediately establishes an eerie yet hypnotic atmosphere before streamlining into tracks heaving with raw emotion and technical splendor. "Bruise" adds a touch of melancholic vulnerability, while "Mysterious Creatures" is a thrilling merger of industrial grit and achy, tender vocal layers that come together in an undeniable highlight. "Neon Sign" is another standout, it pulls you into a swirling tangle of textures and emotions.
At 33 minutes and 45 seconds across eight tracks, "Suas" is a sonic puzzle doused in layers of reverb, punctuation, and broken sex sounds. Each new piece shows a different view of Sour Blood's metamorphosing sound. Gleeson superbly calibrates order against disorder on an EP that begs you to listen more than once, revealing new details with each playthrough.