Wooden Shjips - V. [Limited Edition Lavendar Vinyl]
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Wooden Shjips, long-time leaders of the contemporary psychedelic movement, expand their sound with V. , augmenting their already rich sound with laid back, classic summer songs written by singer/guitarist Ripley Johnson as an antidote to the pervasive anxiety both political and natural. The music is a balm against the noise and negativity. Lead single "Staring At The Sun" is a nearly 8 minute laid back, slowly building a narrative, whose lyrics tell of a gentle push and pull between the desire for sun and escape and the tug of anxiety, with peaceful resistance winning the day and guiding the tone. Johnson also gives us a few of his signature traveling songs such as "Eclipse," and "Red Line," both showcases for the stellar rhythm section of Omar Ahsanuddin and Dusty Jermier. Their unparalleled sense of groove and restraint leaves ample room for Nash Whalen's keyboard flourishes. 

There is movement and urgency in these tracks without aggression, a rolling foundation of rhythm over which Johnson's voice floats and elongated melodic guitar lines soar. Each shimmers with a distinctly Wooden Shjipssound, a relaxed summer vibe. This was a conscious choice, an atmospheric goal that influenced nearly every detail: the tones, the delay types and reverbs used, as well as the synthesizer elements that color the songs. The basics were recorded by Jason Powers at Types Foundry Studio in Portland. The guitars and vocals were largely recorded in Johnson's comfortable home studio. It was mixed by Cooper Crain (Cave, Circuit Des Yeux). The instructions were simple "We told Cooper to keep it really fat but to feel free to play around with the other elements, make a nice headphone mix with a lot of movement," said Ripley, "I wanted it to be floaty because that's kind of where my headspace was at the time."

The band members collectively share a love of classic rock from the Velvet Underground to Neil Young, as well as more overt love of the San Francisco scene of the 60's. This commonality in their formative musical years binds them even as they live in different cities. V. finds Wooden Shjips embracing the emotions behind those sounds; peaceful defiance and opposition, while creating a sound and counter-narrative to today's hostilities that is wholly their own. Wooden Shjips has with V. created the most concise, laid-back songs of their career. Their music is a balm of sorts, a respite from the insanity that, through its regenerative abilities, empowers continued, calm resistance. A reminder of the simple power of peace and beauty. 

  1. Eclipse
  2. In The Fall
  3. Red Line
  4. Already Gone
  5. Staring At The Sun
  6. Golden Flower
  7. Ride On
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