The Setting Son - Cul-De-Sac (2025) [Hi-Res]

The Setting Son’s Cul-De-Sac, their fourth album and first release in over a decade, blends their signature psychedelic garage pop with alternative indie rock elements, crafting a more introspective, mature sound. It explores themes of isolation, emotional conflict, and societal critique, delivered through catchy melodies and blue-eyed lyrics with depth. The track “I Still Can’t Decide What I Want” captures the album’s essence with an alternative indie rock vibe, infused with hazy psychedelic tones and vibrant, jangling riffs. The Big Takeover calls it “an outstanding forerunner,” praising the band’s seamless blend of “blistering, bluesy guitar lines” with their evolved, timeless sound. Mixed by Christian Ki, the album balances The Setting Son’s classic fuzzy hooks with a fresh, contemporary edge, marking their return after years of silence.