"Handle's music builds sentences from splats, crashes, clucks, clinks, whooshes, and thuds, creating a sound that is both unique and captivating. Their second album, COLLIDE, continues this exploration of rhythm and spontaneity."
"The first time I saw them perform, it felt like I was standing in a giant tin-can telephone, hearing what another band was playing a few streets over, highlighting their electric and terrifying spontaneity."
"On COLLIDE, Handle essentially have three modes: ominous songs like 'Invisible Number' where Hermitt unleashes commanding poetry, and no-wavey barnstormers like 'Difference' that fit alongside anarchic music."
Handle's second album, COLLIDE, showcases a distinctive sound characterized by splats, crashes, and rhythmic complexity. Lead singer Leo Hermitt's lyrics blend commands and incantations, while bassist Giulio Erasmus provides melodic depth with intricate fretless lines. Drummer Nirvana Heire contributes fantastical rhythms, creating an electric spontaneity. The album features three modes: ominous tracks like 'Invisible Number,' no-wave barnstormers like 'Difference,' and a unique sound that evokes a chaotic yet captivating atmosphere, reminiscent of a strange restaurant's kitchen after hours.
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