Mary Shelley - "Bloodhounds"
Mary Shelley’s second LP, Bloodhounds, is out today and it’s been a long time coming. They recorded the full-length last spring between two Brooklyn studios: La Fam and Studio G. Since then, they’ve treated us to three singles previewing the next phase of their sonic evolution. “Goin’ To The Beach,” the lead single, proved that the quartet’s sound is as expansive as it is lively, as they concocted an up-tempo, heel stompin’, summer dance anthem that drew influence from legendary proto and post-punks. “She’s A Star,” the album’s second offering was more menacing and ominous, showcasing the band’s ability to be chameleonic when it comes to capturing moods. The album’s final single, “You Look Just Like My Mother,” saw them further perfecting their bread and butter: angular, fierce, shout-along rock and roll. Today, the balance of the record is out in the world, and it’s full of more treats and treasures.
Bloodhounds is a perfectly sequenced seven-track affair with peaks, valleys, surprises, and sharp turns. The record starts on the beach with the aforementioned “Goin’ To The Beach,” before descending to some darker depths on “Bloodhounds,” an up-stroked guitar-driven track with a sultry, ska-influenced rhythm. “You Look Just Like My Mother” gives way to “… Through The Ivory Gate,” a chaotic interstitial, before “Odyssey,” a song that steadily strings listeners along to a cacophonous explosion of guitars, bass, and drums at the three-minute mark. In a press release, the band shared that the album “starts at the beach” and “ends in the casket.” Sure enough, the closing track “Piggies” is straight-up hellish.
You can listen to the whole album in full below!
Mary Shelley are currently on tour. Today, they’ll be performing at The Bug Jar in Rochester before an appearance at Summerfest in Milwaukee on June 20th. Later this summer, they’ll perform at Camp Punksylvania. A full list of dates can be found here. The official Bloodhounds release show is on June 22nd at Mercury Lounge with SKORTS and Pons. Tickets are available now!
You can purchase Mary Shelley’s music on Bandcamp or stream it on your platform of choice. Keep up with the band by following them on Instagram.
