Library Card - 'For The World Is Hollow'
Library Card's latest release 'The World is Hollow' is characterised by its post-punk unconventionality and poetic, philosophical lyrics, bleeding with beauty and undiluted emotion.
The track opens with Karayalçin's drum beats splashing and clattering in a rhythmic, rippling sound loop before a dark riff simultaneously hums its way over the top. The harsh drums then climax and Quitz's vocals explode with the lyrics "My deepest condolences to everyone involved". The poetic, spoken word vocals emulate the post-punk synth of an early Public Image Limited. The gothic smattering of drums deeply contrasts the peaceful, pensive images described lyrically, such as the beautifully delicate line "I've heard death described as the introduction of ink into water".
Library Card's bassist, Kat Kalkman, said that "Lot's beautiful lyrics exploring themes of death and grief really move me, having experienced the loss of both parents a couple of years ago. For me, creating art is a way to channel emotions." The band seemingly utilises elements of German expressionism, twisting raw, real emotions into the abstract, and incorporating deathly black images to represent reality. This musical bricolage is certainly memorable, highlighting Library Card’s distinctive style.
Despite drawing influence from bands such as Protomartyr, Life Without Buildings, and the black, expressive poetry of Anne Clark, Library Card defensively marks this song as their own through the rattling drum solos and mechanical, shadowy vocals, professing themselves as profound musical auteurs.
"The World is Hollow" appears on Library Card's newest creation, their EP "Nothing, Interesting" which is due for release on March 15th via AT EASE. They are undeniably bound for a bright future, with "The World is Hollow" acting as one of their first exciting stepping stones into the smoky lights of the music sphere.
Words by Charlie Jolley
