PROVIDENCE, RI—Heavy-hearted indie rock trio The Pines Of Rome announced their new album this week. It is titled When You Are As Full As The Moon. The release marks the band’s return after two decades. Fans immediately braced for an emotionally demanding listening experience. The album’s first single, “Kali’s Tongue,” offers a melancholic preview.
A Return to Form, Or Just Return?
The band is known for somber lyrics. They have deliberate pacing. The delay was due to “creative and digestive rumination,” they said. Frontman Arthur “Art” Choke stated the album could not be rushed. “True emotional heft takes time,” Choke told reporters. He spoke from a dimly lit room. “You can’t just excrete feelings willy-nilly.” The group spent years perfecting their ‘slow-churn’ songwriting.
“We needed to absorb the world’s sorrows fully,” explained bassist Brenda ‘Brenda’ Bellow, Ph.D. She is a Professor of Advanced Anguish at RISD. “Then, and only then, could we become ‘as full as the moon.’ It’s a literal state of being.” She clarified the band members are now “dangerously distended” with unprocessed grief. Dr. Bellow cited studies on emotional over-consumption. These are accessible at Psychology Today. They were foundational to their art.
The “Kali’s Tongue” Controversy
The single, “Kali’s Tongue,” sparked immediate debate. Some critics lauded its sustained despondency. Others questioned its seven-minute runtime. Was it simply a test of listener endurance? Drummer Chad ‘The Beat’ Bleaker defended the track. He said the song mirrored being slowly, agonizingly devoured by cosmic despair.
“Listeners mistake emotional depth for digestive distress,” stated Dr. Bartholomew ‘Barty’ Barkington. He is a local music pundit. He is also a certified emotional support animal trainer. “The Pines Of Rome always aimed for a gut-level sound. It’s supposed to feel heavy. Like a really bad late-night burrito.” He suggested fans prepare with antacids.
The band’s original run ended in the early 2000s. They played with acts like Songs: Ohia. Their pandemic reunion brought them back. This new album, they believe, will solidify their legacy. They are purveyors of profound, uncomfortable introspection. The album artwork is reportedly an anatomical rendering. It shows a fully distended digestive tract. It is due next month. More details are on Stereogum.
At press time, all three Pines Of Rome members were admitted to a local emergency room. They sought treatment for acute album-induced bloating.
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