Fortress (Thee Oh Sees song)
| "Fortress" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Man in a Suitcase" |
"Fortress" is a song by American garage rock band Thee Oh Sees, released as a limited edition single on February 12, 2016 on Castle Face Records. The song, and its b-side, "Man in a Suitcase", were recorded during the same sessions as the band's sixteenth studio album, Mutilator Defeated At Last (2015). "Man in a Suitcase" was performed by the band at several live performances, prior to its release, and is included on the live album, Live in San Francisco (2016).
Reception
In a positive review for Pitchfork, Evan Minsker praised the contributions of drummer Nick Murray and the consistency of Thee Oh Sees' output: "Fortress" isn't an adrenaline rush on the level of "Tunnel Time". It's muscular, sure, but it's also patient—another sign they could keep churning out solid material for years to come."[1] In another positive review, Stereogum's Tom Breihan wrote: "It’s a jagged, percussive banger driven by a slashing guitar riff and a storm of drums, and it’s very much the sort of thing that will hit like a bomb when they play it live."[2]
Track listing
- "Fortress" – 4:45
- "Man in a Suitcase" – 4:11
Personnel
Thee Oh Sees
- John Dwyer - vocals, guitar
- Tim Hellman - bass guitar
- Nick Murray - drums
Recording personnel
- Chris Woodhouse - recording, mixing
- John Golden - mastering
Artwork
- John Dwyer - cover photograph
- Matt Jones - layout
- Adam Beris - Castle Face logo
References
- ^ Minsker, Evan (2016-12-17). "Thee Oh Sees: "Fortress". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2016-02-12.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (2016-12-14). "Thee Oh Sees - "Fortress". sterogum.com. Retrieved 2016-02-12.