Review: Wand returns with Vertigo, an album marked by its multichromatic complexity and innovative restructuring. Transitioning from a quintet to a quartet, Wand's new formation builds on their previous altars of experimental sound. The album is a mix of sentiment, tension, theatricality, and raw, improvised pieces reshaped into cohesive tracks. Recorded in their studio, the process was intuitive and ego-less, capturing the spontaneity of their performances. The result is a dynamic blend of folk-like simplicity with synthesisers and lush backdrops, creating a unique auditory experience. Vertigo offers a swaying, associative journey, with granular details embedded in the jams. Wand funnels energy and space, merging infinity with atmospheric reverb, delivering an album that stands your hair on end with every verse and chorus. This is Wand at their most explorative, committing to an ever-evolving sound that pushes boundaries while maintaining a forward momentum.
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