Spartanburg, SC native Coma Cinema’s “Virgin Veins” reminded us immediately (but in a good non-imitative way) of Elliott Smith; melodically, lyrically, aesthetically the influence is certainly present. The warmth and humane sunniness about “Virgin Veins”, though, is why we dig it. In fact, the little guitar lead bit at 1:15 is maybe the song’s strongest locus point thematically (each note will rip you up if you’re not careful) and sets focus for the tune’s stronger second half. Coma Cinema’s Posthumous Release LP is due tomorrow (6/11).
Coma Cinema
(Pre-Order via Fork and Spoon Records)
Rating 8.4
Reviewed by b3
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