It's the one with the terrifying sleeve!!! We've rejoiced in laying an ominous stack of the Ugly Side of love 12" on the counter these last few weeks, many a perturbed... disturbed visitor.
'Snowflake' in particular is rhythmically jarring and addictive and brilliant because of it.
Malachai are a stand-alone Bristol sensation… - 4/5 Mojo
Outsider pop that’s unlikely to remain out in the cold for long… 4/5 – Q
1 Warriors
2 Shitkicker
3 Snake Charmer
4 Snowflake
5 Blackbird
6 Moonsurfin’
7 Meechs’ Theme
8 Only For You
9 Lay Down Stay Down
10 Another Sun
11 How Long
12 Fading World
13 Simple Song
Malachai mix Love-style garage psychedelia and trippy samples with modern production savvy. The result is catchy, off-kilter backdrops for vocals that are a clear tribute to Horace Andy. Think Mellow Gold-era Beck crossed with the Kinks. - The Observer
