New Hands by Plastic
Like their name suggests, Plastic specialise in creating shapeshifting guitar-noise-pop that feels both clinically designed and effortlessly warped. Blending art-world sophistication with music nerd sensibilities and an indie-rock smirk, their debut album New Hands twists and convulses in the best way possible.
Sitting somewhere between Deerhoof and Deerhunter, New Hands shines in its refusal to sit still. The record constantly veers away from any clear reference points, spiraling haphazardly into Plastic’s own idiosyncratic universe. As we journey with them through swirls of zigzagging melody, hiccuping grooves and erratic mood swings, New Hands becomes all the more intoxicating - revealing Plastic as fiercely compelling and thrillingly adventurous.
Tracklist
| 1. | I Could Be Here All The Time | 4:20 |
| 2. | Spider Fingers | 3:00 |
| 3. | On Hold To Instinct | 3:21 |
| 4. | Hit My Head | 4:16 |
| 5. | Lightning Mud | 4:38 |
| 6. | Grey Goo | 0:41 |
| 7. | Baby Steps | 3:33 |
| 8. | Container | 2:09 |
| 9. | Safer With A Gun | 1:53 |
| 10. | Smoke | 3:54 |
Credits
Louis McDonald - Guitar & Vocals
Adam Quigley - Guitar
Ryan Wilson - Drums
Lewis Coleman - Keyboards & Vocals
Levi Heeringa - Bass & Vocals
Engineered by Henry Jenkins.
Vocals/Track 6/Track 8 by Louis McDonald
Mixed by Henry Jenkins
Mastered by Max Dowling
Cover photo by Richard Parry
Rear photo by Izzie Austin
Design by Daniel Sutton
The recordings that have become New Hands were made at VCS in Collingwood, Melbourne over four weekends spread between 2017-2019. Extra recording was done at Louis’ house, and Henry’s house.
License
All rights reserved.
Like their name suggests, Plastic specialise in creating shapeshifting guitar-noise-pop that feels both clinically designed and effortlessly warped.