Worm Moon Waning

Through the Sparks' brand of "basement-baroque, mid-fi" psychedelia is one based in American roots music. In 2010, Through the Sparks follows up Lazarus Beach, the band's third release, with its latest LP, Worm Moon Waning. Having learned their lesson from a couple of ill forays into "proper" studios, the band returned to the basement to cut Worm Moon Waning. Engineer Lynn Bridges manned the controls and the band recorded in the same room, at the same time. The result is a record with a stronger presence - one that, while not at all stripped down - is focused and dynamic; at times reckless, but always engaging. It comes and goes in just around 38 minutes. . . 76 if you play it twice.