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The Cardinal Points's lyrics & chords
"The Strangest Days," the first song on The Cardinal Points debut EP opens sparsely, with distorted drums and bass setting up an eerie Theramin riff before finally succumbing to an ecstatic wash of Big Guitars. Crafting a rich sound that borrows from the traditions of indie rock, chamber pop, and classic NY underground, The Cardinal Points weave easy melodic gestures and California (by way of Liverpool) harmonies supported by shimmering guitars atop a muscular rhythmic foundation. The title, I Promised You Mermaids, but the Ocean Was Empty, c...read more