Fleshwater - We’re Not Here To Be Loved (Full Album - 2022)

Toeing the line between melody and aggression, We’re Not Here to Be Loved is like a captivating two-sided story. Fleshwater’s debut balances the group’s ‘veiny tendencies’ with a sense of tranquility. Throughout the entirety of the record, catchy melodic progressions and dreamy vocals are contrasted by eerily dissonant riffs and abrasive screams. “Baldpate Driver” and “Closet” showcase the darker slow burn melodies of We’re Not Here to Be Loved, full of hazy guitar progressions complemented by Mirsy’s soaring cleans and Anthony’s backing melodies and screams. “Enjoy,” a surprising cover of Bjork, is a brooding track that leans heavily into the eerie side of Fleshwater, with Anthony’s distorted cleans haunting their way throughout the song. On the other hand, “Kiss the Ladder” and “Woohoo” display the high energy of the group, featuring upbeat drum grooves and gritty guitars amplified by Mirsy’s beautiful melodies. -Sputnikmusic Support Fleshwater: