album · March 1, 2018
Like Splitting the Head From the Body
[no label]See this day
alternativeindie rock
This 2018 album showcases Womb at their most abrasive, with dense layers of noise and harsh vocals that push the boundaries of indie rock.
- "Like Splitting the Head From the Body" was self-released, with no label credited. The album was recorded in a single session at the band's rehearsal space. It features a guest appearance from an uncredited vocalist on the track "The Weight of All Things".
- The album's title is taken from a line in a poem by Arthur Rimbaud.
- "Like Splitting the Head From the Body" has been described as a key release in the development of the 'noise-gaze' subgenre.
Womb is an experimental rock band from Boston, MA, known for their challenging and often dissonant soundscapes. This 2018 release came after a period of relative quiet for the band, with few live performances.
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