it shouldn't

West marks the first time the band recorded in a proper studio

Working closely with Manchester

and cortner's thinner voice actually suits the fragility of his lyrics quite well

The Ensemble consists of one Steel Cello and three Bow Chimes

THOU - Umbilical LP + 7" Farbe:Black Vinyl it shouldn'tThou has always been a force of raw energy and unapologetic dissent, defying easy categorization and challenging listeners to confront the complexities of existence. Though often lumped in with New Orleans sludge bands like Eyehategod and Crowbar, Thou transcends genre boundaries, drawing inspiration from a diverse array of influences spanning from '90s proto grunge icons like Nirvana, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarden (all of whom they've covered