Altered Zones

Gary War's Police Water EP on Sacred Bones has been setting me adrift on astral planes for a few months now. Dark swarms of synth carry arpeggios while buried vocals dash ominously from the background. Soundtracks for various '80s sci-fi flicks come to mind. Police Water isn't just some cool tricks all thrown together, it takes careful and repeated listens to pull everything out. But even to the less dedicated listener, these songs are other-worldly, yet enjoyable right off the bat. Gary War gives us some of his darkest natures, and by the end "Sirens" adds a tinge of light to everything. It's as if War seeks to free his dark, "unnatural" thoughts without leaving you depressed by the reality of those thoughts in the end. --Jheri Evans, Get Off The Coast

MP3: Gary War: "Sirens"

You can grab the Police Water EP in vinyl or CD format via Sacred Bones.