A testament to artistic ambition, the five-piece’s experimental third effort reveals more of itself with each enchanting listen

Squid arrive at their third album a significantly different band than the one that made Bright Green Field, their 2021 debut. Trading unhinged chaos for a more nuanced sound, the Bristol-via-Brighton art-rock quintet has quietly evolved into a mature, sophisticated collective, with their relentless drive to push boundaries culminating brilliantly in Cowards. Gone is the crowded energy of their earlier work; in its place lies a newfound self-confidence and sense of patience that allows Squid to develop their ideas across time and space…

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