OVLOV Schallplatten & CDs

Review: Doing shoegaze right is Connecticut's Ovlov, who return to spotlight with a reissue on Exploding In Sound of their incredible album, Am. Active since 2009, this intermittently releasing band are nonetheless local legends, owing to the persistent quality they uphold. A hoovering, surroundy and middy sound permeates this gem first released in 2013; opener 'Grapes' plunges us in infinity pools of unnaturally-dyed, ricocheting waters, setting the tone for a sound that holds no bars when it comes to sublime buildups and maximized shredding. Slower-core moments abound on the likes of 'Where's My Dini?', evincing an approach to the sound that cares less about lyrics and more about the general evocation of an East-Coast nostalgia.