Casablancas' Voidz: Psychedelic Rock Odyssey

The second album from Julian Casablancas's band, The Voidz, titled 'Virtue,' is a psychedelic and often sludgy sonic exploration. It presents a compelling collection of '80s-inspired sounds, including new wave, electro, hair metal, and yacht rock.

This release marks a departure as Casablancas has removed his name from the band's billing, stripping away the star power associated with his previous work. The album's hour-long, 15-track runtime serves as a formidable listening experience.

While the music can be a scrambled signal reminiscent of an old VHS cassette, 'Virtue' occasionally coheres into surprising moments of clarity and radiance. This commitment to obfuscation continues the band's audaciously transgressive approach.