After the Rain, Strange Seeds by The Leaf Library

For fans of Arcade Fire, Low, Yo La Tengo, motorik indie rock, and those dreams which take us through a nostalgic funhouse, After the Rain, Strange Seeds by The Leaf Library examines the absurd landscapes of memory through an unusually personal and approachable take on the psychedelic kraut rock philosophy. A rhythm section locked onto consistent grooves enables the band’s further digressions, allowing a stable landing strip for distant synths, noisy guitars, and airy vocals. These vocals introduce that rare personal spark into this typically alienating sound, making these memories undeniably familiar even as their distortions leave us slightly unsettled. Colors warp to fit our emotions, sizes distort to match our spirit, and weather shifts to cast light on the main character, all forgotten details of our remembered moment which now conform to our narrative reconstruction of events. Our realization of these inaccuracies induces panic, but an acceptance of this natural error enables a healthy appreciation of our own subconscious.