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Rat Saw God

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Wednesday’s striking blend of moody alt rock vibes, shoegaze volume and more traditionally minded acoustic moves continued beautifully on 2023’s Rat Saw God, where starting with a song title like “Hot Rotten Grass Smell” immediately conjures a mood. Kathy Hartzman’s singing retains its combination of observational reflection and engaged passion matched by the lyrics, while the album’s collective musical vibe feels like stumbling into a really good live show, from the dynamic shifts of “Bull Believer” to the easier going flow of “Quarry” and “Formula One.”

Ned Raggett

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