Thought Leadership 'IV Of Cups'

The deservedly hyped Thought Leadership returns with another X ideas: the deck this time chooses the suit of Cups. This new collection is closer to the post-punk tonality of Pentacles, than the breezy Balearic jazz of Swords. Gone are the brushed drum samples and airy synths and in their place are BIG guitars, 808 thumps and a decidedly more prominent use of bass as a melodic device. As the suit of Cups reflects the emotional heart of the Tarot, presented within are a further ten pieces, this time displaying the full range and fervor of Thought Leadership. Originally out on cassette only, Be With presents the first ever vinyl issue. It's a hideously limited pressing of 300 for the world, so don't sleep on this. Side A explores the emotional levels of consciousness; angst, joy, love, sorrow, relief, regret -- they are all represented across the first seven tracks, and often within the same piece. Side B again takes the listener on a trip through three long-form semi-improvised pieces. Unadulterated aural nostalgia for hours spent with a PS1 in haze of hash. Beautifully dreamy, undeniably soundtrack-y, and arguably the most concise distillation so far of everything this project stands for; drum machines, guitars, pedals, one-take improvised solos.