Splitfire by Diarchy
Diarchy's second album is a sharp reflection of changes in the three intervening years between this and the band's debut; changes that are personal and in the world at large. The duo's growth in these years is displayed in its immense ability to articulate such diversity as rage at political and societal ills, serenity in the security of a strong emotional shelter and thoughtfulness in forging a way forward, all with equal facility.
Tracklist
| 1. | Kamal Hossen | 4:34 |
| 2. | Tirunelveli | 3:33 |
| 3. | Gone Too Late | 4:33 |
| 4. | Splitfire | 6:26 |
| 5. | Home | 3:17 |
| 6. | Badger | 3:50 |
| 7. | Sunny Side Up | 4:09 |
| 8. | Kraanti | 4:12 |
| 9. | Best Way Out Is Always Through | 3:27 |
Credits
released March 27, 2020
"They know how to lock down a Fu Manchu-style slacker groove and also sharpen their edges like Sixty Watt Shaman..” - Metalsucks, US
“..the majestic lead of Gone Too Late, hypnotic vice and meaty staccato riffs of the title track have a lot to offer.” - Metal Hammer, UK
"Splitfire sees Diarchy amp up their songwriting to become more detailed, evocative storytellers." - Rolling Stone, IN
"..one of the most exciting metal releases of the young year. Their sound is simultaneously heavy and exploratory." - Metal Asylum, US
"Splitfire is a supremely confident affair from a band who deserve wider recognition from the desert/stoner rock community and this album could raise their profile to a whole another level." - Outlaws Of The Sun, UK
"Stoner rock at its best, reminiscent of bands like Clutch and Kyuss in places, but also heavier bands like Orange Goblin and Spiritual Beggars with a real heavy groove." - The Razor's Edge, UK
"No cliches in sight, Diarchy have created a sound that is uniquely theirs, full of creativity and explosive energy." - Good Call Live, AU
"Diarchy as a band is not afraid to experiment, venture and grow." - The Indian Music Diaries, IN
Diarchy is
Prakash Rawat (guitars, vocals)
Gaurav Tiwari (drums)
All music and arrangements by Diarchy. All lyrics by Gaurav Tiwari.
Additional vocals on Tirunelveli by Mallika Dhupar.
Additional guitars on Gone Too Late by Ashish Dharkar (Dirge, Pacifist), recorded by Varun Patil at Pickle Practice Pad, Mumbai.
Additional guitars on Kraanti by Sridhar Varadharajan.
Additional sample and words used on Kraanti taken from Ravish Kumar’s acceptance speech for the Ramon Magsaysay Award (Journalism), broadcast on NDTV 24x7 news channel on 9th September, 2019.
Guest vocals on Best Way Out Is Always Through by Vats Iyengar, Ramakrishnan Krishnan & Anoop Bhat.
Recorded and mixed by Sridhar Varadarajan at Studio 304, Bangalore.
Mastered by James Plotkin (Sunn O))), Pelican, Earth).
Logo, cover by Anoop Bhat.
Photographs by Krishna Aditya.
Released on CD/DD by Unherd.Music.
"They know how to lock down a Fu Manchu-style slacker groove and also sharpen their edges like Sixty Watt Shaman..” - Metalsucks, US
“..the majestic lead of Gone Too Late, hypnotic vice and meaty staccato riffs of the title track have a lot to offer.” - Metal Hammer, UK
"Splitfire sees Diarchy amp up their songwriting to become more detailed, evocative storytellers." - Rolling Stone, IN
"..one of the most exciting metal releases of the young year. Their sound is simultaneously heavy and exploratory." - Metal Asylum, US
"Splitfire is a supremely confident affair from a band who deserve wider recognition from the desert/stoner rock community and this album could raise their profile to a whole another level." - Outlaws Of The Sun, UK
"Stoner rock at its best, reminiscent of bands like Clutch and Kyuss in places, but also heavier bands like Orange Goblin and Spiritual Beggars with a real heavy groove." - The Razor's Edge, UK
"No cliches in sight, Diarchy have created a sound that is uniquely theirs, full of creativity and explosive energy." - Good Call Live, AU
"Diarchy as a band is not afraid to experiment, venture and grow." - The Indian Music Diaries, IN
Diarchy is
Prakash Rawat (guitars, vocals)
Gaurav Tiwari (drums)
All music and arrangements by Diarchy. All lyrics by Gaurav Tiwari.
Additional vocals on Tirunelveli by Mallika Dhupar.
Additional guitars on Gone Too Late by Ashish Dharkar (Dirge, Pacifist), recorded by Varun Patil at Pickle Practice Pad, Mumbai.
Additional guitars on Kraanti by Sridhar Varadharajan.
Additional sample and words used on Kraanti taken from Ravish Kumar’s acceptance speech for the Ramon Magsaysay Award (Journalism), broadcast on NDTV 24x7 news channel on 9th September, 2019.
Guest vocals on Best Way Out Is Always Through by Vats Iyengar, Ramakrishnan Krishnan & Anoop Bhat.
Recorded and mixed by Sridhar Varadarajan at Studio 304, Bangalore.
Mastered by James Plotkin (Sunn O))), Pelican, Earth).
Logo, cover by Anoop Bhat.
Photographs by Krishna Aditya.
Released on CD/DD by Unherd.Music.
