Kissing Cousins first full length Pillar Of Salt is as haunting as it is beautiful. This release is full of breath-y (is that a word?) vocals and dark, brooding, majestic music. If you have their EP’s already, you will be very pleased with this full length. Pillar Of Salt is a culmination of a band that has really honed their skills and talents over the last few years. The music here is probably best described as indie rock or college rock. The use of the flute is what is most striking to me, I don’t think that I have ever heard a flute used in music like this, but it works amazingly well. Check out their MySpace page to listen to some tunes, but definitely purchase the record – which is available in vinyl and CD. This five piece all-girl band is a welcomed addition to any collection and reminds me of a healthy mix of Nick Cave, PJ Harvey, Babes In Toyland and rainy, chilly walks downtown under the moonlight… perfect!
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