Our record is out!
Limb Pulled Taut
Described as “gorgeous, sun-drenched 70’s’’ by Kate Kingsmill of RRR, The Rayes released their record ‘Limb Pulled Taut’ on September 27th — a collection of songs recorded primarily live in the Naarm-based studio, Rat Shack, by Robert Muiños (Julia Jacklin, Didirri, Nat Vazer, Rowena Wise).
Imparting a sense of genuine closeness and intimacy, the album showcases The Rayes’ oldies-infused sound. Themes throughout the record span time and emotion: the courage sparked as a bat taking flight; the wistful twinge of a long-lost friend; the ironic telling of a day job grind. Emotive and at times haunting, their album recalls a vibrant live performance – with a range spanning from swelling harmonies to good ole’ rocking-out.
”Soft spectral yet striking tones make this feel like we've landed on something
really special.”
- Sara Glaidous, Triple J
If nostalgia starred in a late summer 70s film, its soundtrack would feature The Rayes. Emotive, and at times haunting – their distinctive sound elicits something hard to label but easy to feel.
Superimposing melodies atop lilting harmonies and melodic basslines, the Melbourne-based, Seattle-born group recalls themes of identity, yearning, and witty reflection to sweeping emotion.
The band is led by sisters, Jordan and Rebecca Stobbe, whose vocals and harmonies have been compared to Joni Mitchell, Fleetwood Mac, and the Indigo Girls. With music described as “the soundtrack to a wistful journey” (The Luna Collective), their songs impart a sound both spirited and endearing. Unafraid of showing a range of emotions, their performance spans from translucent honesty to sarcasm, and swelling harmonies to good ole’ rocking-out.
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