‘Sometimes They Look At You’, is a pummelling electro banger that – once it’s grabbed your attention – ends up somewhere between Drexciya and Kate Bush.
These seemingly disparate influences are actually the perfect representation of what the song is all about.
“I came away from a conversation with someone and wondered why we always seemed to have crossed wires. It was like nothing each of us said ever landed with the other,” explains Maria. “I realised it was because I was talking from a place of possibilities and they were talking from a place of absolutes; two very different languages. Of course we weren’t going to understand each other!
“‘Sometimes They Look At You’ is basically just an acknowledgment of that; no judgement, just recognising that language and communication is so much more than the words that come out of your mouth.”
credits
released September 4, 2023
Written, produced and mixed by Maria Uzor.
Mastered by Dean Honer.
Published by Mute Song.
Photography by Andi Sapey.
Artwork by Maria Uzor.
supported by 10 fans who also own “Sometimes They Look At You”
This is as good as the officially released WRNTDP titles on CIS. Very pleased to pick it up, where the pieces here are longer than most on the records they benefit from the slow unwinding they are afforded. The 18 minute live set excerpt is particularly immersive. Wouldn't be the worst idea in the world to release this on vinyl as a companion to the inevitable repressing of This Nation's Most Central Location. Great stuff. Oh and you get a cool magazine to read as well. Awesome. shaun rogan
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supported by 9 fans who also own “Sometimes They Look At You”
I'm so happy someone is doing this. Beautifully designed zine. Fascinating articles and writing. CD is all bangers. I look forward to the next issue. Scott Sugiuchi