Hunger for a Way Out, by Sweeping Promises

Hunger for a Way Out

by Sweeping Promises

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Tom You had me at Kleenex/LiLiPUT meets ESG Favorite track: Hunger for a Way Out.

TheBloodofChrist Opener absolutely rips. Falls into the ranks of tracks like “Dance” by ESG, “Eisbaer” by Grauzone, “Damaged Goods” by Gang of Four or like the album description says Kleenex. This is some really good stuff. Favorite song is the opener but dedicate “Blue” to my friend Blue who lost her life at 22, she would have loved this album. Favorite track: Hunger for a Way Out.

fishysailor Really reminds me alot of 80s and 90s rock and it just hits the spot for me Favorite track: Safe Now.

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1.	Hunger for a Way Out 02:21	buy track
2.	Cross Me Out 03:09	buy track
3.	Blue 02:59	buy track
4.	Out Again 02:30	buy track
5.	Safe Now 03:37	buy track
6.	Falling Forward 02:27	buy track
7.	Upright 02:31	buy track
8.	Atelier 02:52	buy track
9.	An Appetite 02:27	buy track
10.	Trust 02:47	buy track

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Straight from the depths of an unused Boston-area concrete laboratory comes the debut of Sweeping Promises. Written and recorded with a patented "single mic technique" just before quarantine, "Hunger for a Way Out", is a post-punk leaning gem of unpolished DIY sound. The title track kicks things off in absolutely classic fashion, full of spirited hooks that echo the early Rough Trade sound. Angular guitars and sharp synth notes float atop a raw rhythm section, while Lira Mondal's effervescent vocals truly define Sweeping Promises' sound. There's something simple yet otherworldly about these tracks - you have the DIY prowess of Kleenex/LiLiPUT and Girls at Our Best!, a brooding new wave-y minimal synth sound woven in, and an undeniable pop-leaning appeal captured in vibrant monaural glory. It's hard to mistake these ten tracks of naturally urgent and driving post-punk for anything other than sheer brilliance. Sweeping Promises deliver in spades on "Hunger for a Way Out".

Packaged in a full color jacket with risograph lyric insert designed by D.H. Strother.

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released August 14, 2020

Written, recorded, & mastered by Lira and Caufield except "Falling Forward," ft. Spenser Gralla on drums.

Fall '19-Spring '20.
Artwork by D.H. Strother.

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Sweeping Promises Lawrence, Kansas

New single 'Eraser' out now. New album 'Good Living Is Coming For You' out June 30 via Feel It Records (North America) and Sub-Pop (Rest of World).

Management: info@lookoutkid.com

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Nov 23

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