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Protomartyr's New EP: A Raw Look at Systemic Oppression
28 Sep
Summary
- New EP Consolation features Kelley Deal of The Breeders.
- EP tackles systemic oppression with pointed and impactful songwriting.
- The release explores themes of toxic masculinity and mortality.
Detroit post-punk band Protomartyr has released their new four-song EP, Consolation, featuring Kelley Deal of The Breeders. This release marks some of the most pointed and impactful songwriting in their career.
The Consolation EP continues the politicized themes explored in their previous LP, Relatives in Descent. Deal lends her vocals to two tracks and arranged the closer, "You Always Win," an apparent contemplation of mortality.
Tracks like "Wait" showcase anthemic choruses and explosive dynamics, while "Same Face in a Different Mirror" reflects on societal stagnation with a hopeful turn. "Wheel of Fortune" directly addresses systematic oppression in America, citing issues like police brutality, environmental crises, and patriarchy.
Casey's lyrics on "Wheel of Fortune" blend oblique and literal observations, culminating in a powerful refrain about deciding who lives and dies. The EP demonstrates Protomartyr's exploration of new methods and a bracing clarity, influenced by bands like The Raincoats.
