This blog’s giddy love affair with Glasgow collective Dragged Up continues unabated with the release of their second album High On Ripple, released in collaboration with Cruel Nature Records and Rare Vitamin.
Following a path that began with the lo-fi art-punk of 2020’s debut D/U, High On Ripple sees the band build on the momentum of last years cult smash follow up Hex Domestic EP in epic, sprawling style.
From the heady tension and release of opener Bible Study through to Third Level’s breathtaking psychedelic explosion, there is a kaleidoscopic, all-consuming energy at play that renders any talk of genre or reference points fantastically obsolete.
Whilst tracks like Missing Person and Young Person’s Guide To Going Backwards In The World prove the group’s propensity for an ear-worm hook, they are always but a heartbeat away from unexpected, uncharted territory. It’s an anything goes ethos that is relentlessly captivating.
As ever, Dragged Up have boldly followed their creative instincts, free of expectation or outside influence. Songs within songs, moments within moments, forever on the brink of their next minor sonic miracle. High On Ripple is released 5th April, you can order the vinyl/digital here.
Cruel Nature Records’ tape edition can be pre-ordered here, Rare Vitamin’s limited edition CD is available here.
Be sure to catch Dragged Up live on their forthcoming tour. Further information can be found here.
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