Album ReviewLow: The Great Destroyer(sub pop)

RATING: 4 stars out of 5


Now over a decade into their career, Low from Duluth, MN has developed an identity as an almost truly unique, a seemingly impossible accomplishment given the fundamentally self-referential character of popular music. Easily, the slowest band of the “slowcore” genre, Low has built its strong reputation on its stripped down, minimalist sound. Perhaps Low thought they had begun referring too much to themselves. On The Great Destroyer, they break with their formula. The new release will not necessarily be an instant favorite with existing Low fans, but the newly active instrumentation and tighter pop song structures should bring a new audience to this highly deserving band.
- Joaquin Black