From the very first note, there’s no mistaking this is Howling Bells. It’s been a while since their debut album and ‘Into The Chaos,’ is the first single and taster from the follow-up, which is due for release around February 2009.
Howling Bells have a wonderful knack of creating bleak images through their music which although is itself dark and moody, is also quite uplifting. ‘Into The Chaos,’ still retains that trademark atmospheric sound – like it has been recorded in a deep cave – and the simple, prominent guitar line. The shuffling drums control the pace and Juanita’s vocals are still the most sultry in the business. There is probably an even more dramatic edge to this track than normal, with the addition of a string section giving it a really smooth finish. It’s a winning formula, so why change it?
Although being released as a very limited edition 7” vinyl single (only 500 copies are being made available worldwide through the band’s website) it IS available as free download also, which can’t be bad. Howling Bells are one of the most underrated bands around, but with the download available for sweet nothing at www.howlingbells.netthere is no reason for you not to make up your own mind.