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How to Color a Thousand Mistakes
Orcas
Orcas’ new album, "How to Color a Thousand Mistakes," marks their most fully realized work since their 2014 release "Yearling." The songs are more direct and emphatic, reflecting their life and musical experiences.
Highlights include "Riptide," with Pioulard's vocals against stormy guitars and keyboards. The album fits well with the dream pop and shoegaze resurgence, featuring contributions from Slowdive's Simon Scott and Mono's Dahm Majuri Cipolla.
Balancing ethereal and grounded elements, the album showcases heavy guitar on "Wrong Way to Fall" and new wave touches on "Swells" and "Fare." Irisarri’s sonic detail and Pioulard’s vocals remain central, making this a welcome return for fans and a great introduction for new listeners.