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THESE PEOPLE Release Mystical ‘A/B Vision’
THESE PEOPLE recently released “A/B Vision,” the second single from their forthcoming EP, slated to drop in the near future.
The solo project of TJ Penzone, THESE PEOPLE was born subsequent to the dissolution of Penzone’s former band Men, Women, & Children. Rather than having a set line-up, the band instead rotates musicians. The songs are written, recorded, and produced by Penzone, with additional production and instrumentation by his brother Rick Penzone.
Musicians contributing to “A/B Vision” include Rick Penzone (drums, piano, whispers), James Usher (FX guitars), Walter Schreifels (backing vocals), Samantha D’Giff (backing vocals), with TJ Penzone providing lead vocals, guitars, and bass.
The sound of THESE PEOPLE, although embellished by a variety of genres, rides on primal rhythms, gaunt guitars, synthesized overtones, and nebulous vocals.
“A/B Vision” opens on an almost discordant metallic guitar, followed by an edgy measured rhythm, raw and crunching, as keening textures of synth hues stream overhead, infusing the harmonics with taut psychedelic tones. Hints of prog-rock filaments surge through the melody imbuing it with visible disturbances of residual energy.
Dreamy, ethereal vocals and haunting backing harmonies suffuse the lyrics with hooks of deepening…
