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Ryat - In Your Face

"In Your Face" has all the table-pounding bluster of Glasser's "Apply," but where Cameron Mesirow's voice fills the air, dominates the conversation, Christina (Ryat) takes a different tack: she's quiet, she's calm, just the facts. There is, as every article or write-up about this band mentions, a hint of Bjork in Christina's delivery, but as far as singing models go, Bjork's a pretty good one to choose, so who cares. This is a band that's finding new forms, and stretching old ones. Ryat's new LP, Totem, is out on Brainfeeder in May. For now, go check out their most recent album, Avant Gold.[Buy Avant Gold]

Dear Sinister,

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