Seattle psych-punk outfit Acid Tongue officially release their brand new LP titled Arboretum tomorrow, but PopWrapped are delighted to premiere it today.
With explosive and groovy romps such as “The Worlds Gonna Fuck You,” “Rock ‘N’ Roll Revelations,” and “Take Me To Your Leader” (ft. Death Valley Girls) contrasted by mellowed-down toe-tappers like “All Out Of Time” (ft. Calvin Love) and “Won’t Walk Back” (ft. Naked Giants) – which makes one feel as though you’re floating down a lazy river, headphones in, surrounded by nothing but clear blue – the record takes listeners on a ride rife with detours, forks in the road, and U-turns, but it doesn’t feel chaotic at all. Rather, it stands as a thesis statement on Acid Tongue’s affinity to switch things up, leaving you guessing with every turn.
Despite the majority up-beat and danceable track inclusions, the record is incredibly personal, too. Guy Keltner, the primary songwriter for Acid Tongue, described the origins of Arboretum, and how moments in his life, as well as the Arboretum in Seattle, affected the final outcome: “I became incredibly depressed and started spending a lot of time at the Arboretum in Seattle,” he says. “I had just moved home and was spending all day absorbing this diversity of plants and sounds at the park. I poured myself into writing some deeply personal songs, heavily influenced by the artists in my immediate orbit.” During the recording of the album, Keltner was also diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and decided to get sober from alcohol: “Kicking booze helped me focus in the studio, but I needed help finishing this album. I was incredibly fortunate to work with musicians that I actually listened to and enjoyed. They individually elevated each song to be something beautiful and unique.”
Give Arboretum a listen below and for more information on Acid Tongue, visit their website, give their page a like on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.
