‘Warring’ is a stamp of artistic competence from Toronto indie-rockers the Darcys; the result of playing with soundscapes and things taking an altogether more elusory turn. Compared to their pristine eponymous debut, released in 2011, this is one big musical experiment.
It’s a dramatic, sullen affair characterised by distorted, ringing vocals, the end product being a Muse-ish intensity that blurs that already faded line between indie and conventional rock.
It takes several listens to identify any true standout tracks, and even further toil yielded few results. The whole record exists in a universe of its own making. Lead vocalist Jason Couse uses his vocals much like an instrument, his words hard to decipher but able to create a mix of chills and euphoria.
The best examples of his dextrous appeal are found very early on, in the second and third tracks, Hunting and Horses Fell. The first of which sees Couse resemble a fuzzed-up poltergeist hidden within, while the second sees him dominate.
747s feels like their greatest ode to conventional songwriting, but proves no more exceptional for it. The River, by way of contrast, takes a good minute to get started and uses their signature percussive atmosphere to keep us there. It’s evidence, above everything, of their proficiency in making atypical decisions.
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