COVET

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Catharsis TRIPLE CROWN Yvette Young reboots and revitalises her band and sound. The third album from San Francisco math rockers Covet sees the group return to a trio format, with drummer Jessica Burdeaux and bassist Brandon Dove joining guitarist/bandleader Yvette Young. Change is evident from the outset. Fuzzed-out opener Coronal is Covet at their heaviest, its post-rock vibe and processed vocals a departure for a predominantly instrumental group. Smolder inhabits similar territory, drenched in distortion and scuzzy tones. Young’s guitar work is as impressive as ever; cascading melodies tumble over each other against Burdeaux’s nimble, dancing drums. There’s effective use of contrasting moods in Bronco and Vanquish, moving between heftier riffing and Young’s fluid lead work. Trained in classical piano, Young has developed a style that seems sui generis –…

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