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EP

by Balms

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1.
Golden Hair 03:40
I'm outside, don't be scared Right outside, golden hair I'm outside, on the stairs Right outside, golden hair I'm outside, don't be scared Right outside, golden hair Fallen spine, are you mine? Fallen spine, are you mine now? I'm not the one that you left waiting at the door Not the one that for you left waiting at the door Not the one for you left waiting at the door
2.
I found my head awake I know the face i make I know my head ain't straight Oh my god you came and left so fast Secret silent people from my past And you ask me if the sun goes down, are we waiting here? My head is in a safe You're waiting for a train Tonight it comes too late I know your head ain't straight Oh my god you came and went so fast Secret silent people from my past And you ask me if the sun goes down, are we waiting here? My head is in a safe
3.
Aboriginal 04:53
Came into your arms, fell into my head Now we're at the bar, waiting 'til we're dead I'll hold you in Cutting off my legs, dancing on my bed Flying from your house, whispers in my head I know what you are Aboriginal Came from whence you fell Now we're on the floor, rising from the spell I keep you in Flying through the face, mounting on its top Dive into the lake, deep into the ground I found, I found you in I know what you are You're aboriginal And though it's dark outside I found the safe you hide But when i look inside I see your face inside Aboriginal
4.
Siren 04:56
And I know what to say When I found you in my brain But I'm not here You wont stay I'm just a stranger away Isn't this what you said out loud? Like a siren dance in my brain I try so hard but your body keeps me awake I know why I shouldn't say no, inside my soul I know why I shouldn't say no, i know why Isn't this what you said out loud? Like a siren dance in my brain I try so hard but my answers keep me awake I know why I shouldn't say no, I know why I know why I shouldn't say no, I know why
5.
See You 03:14
And now I see you And i found you in a dream I had But it made no sense to have a face in it I'm not sure of whats in front of me I'm not sure Now I see you
6.
In The Dark 06:10
Met you at the bar Doors to see the stars Said this is the start Tearing off the marks So come down, come down You said ending is the start Bleed before it stops Bless him from the top Tower 'til you fall and floor me You floor me, you floor me And crush my body down In the dark I wont scream instead I'll watch Holdin' up your cross Shaking like a moth Clinging to the light that holds you I'll hold you, hold you You said ending is the start Ending this for art Ending is the start End this to start on living We're living And reaching for the light In the dark You're singing with me now In the dark

about

"As you’ve no doubt heard us mention before, as much as we love scouring the depths for cool new music (whether it be dusty used bins, garage sales, recommendations from friends or good old fashioned Bandcamp), there’s a special joy reserved for aQ walk-in discoveries. That is to say, someone who just strolls into the shop unexpectedly, brandishing an album they’ve just released - no expectations or preconceived notions. There’s nothing quite as exciting as placing said brandished record on the turntable & experiencing that moment of discovery as the realization dawns… It’s good. It’s reeeeal good. Such is the case with Balms! Seeping through the speakers like dust-speckled rays of hazy sunlight comes some of the most beautifully executed shoegazey dreampop we’ve heard in quite some time. And for a sound that’s arguably in no short supply right now (not that we’re complaining) that’s really saying something. There’s a pitch perfect balance of atmosphere & poppiness here. Guitars twinkle & drip like glittering syrup, the vocals lush & anesthetized, but surprisingly audible. As much as most bands plying in this trade like to bury their vocals in reverb & murk, Balms have a much more direct approach, and the result is an immediate emotional connection, a much more human sounding sort of shoegaze. And though Balms never really get heavy like, say, Nothing or Whirr (although they’re sure to appeal to fans of those guys) there’s still a rousing drive to their music - it’s just a drive that allows the spaciousness of their sound, the bittersweet heartswelling tug of those lost-summer-memory melodies, and the concise hookiness of their songwriting take center stage. It’s simple powerful stuff - the kind of record you want to hit repeat on over and over. Without a doubt one of our favorite recent local discoveries, and along with Modern Charms & Dissolve another glittering jewel in San Francisco’s dreamy shoegaze crown! For all of those unafraid to get a little starry-eyed, bleary-eyed & teary-eyed this couldn’t come more highly recommended!" -aQuarius records, May 2015 (Record of the Month)

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released November 6, 2014

Written, Recorded, and Mixed by Balms
Mastered by Justin Weiss at Trakwerx, San Francisco, CA

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