Powerful chemistry in the Atlanta post-punk band Flood Twin creates entangling soundscapes that at best enthrall, or, at worst, entrap. The recordings are fronted by bassist Grant W. Curry, who by way of Slidell, made New Orleans his early stomping ground, where he met drummer Aaron Sterling. Eventually Curry would move to Atlanta, years after Katrina. There, Curry met guitarist J. Leslie Hedberg, which led to the three forming Flood Twin.

Each musician brings a unique style that complements the trio as a whole. Curry’s bass pulls each track together like a needle suturing an open wound. Hedberg’s guitar tones vary from low-volume creaks to high screams around Sterling’s well-defined pocket. Curry’s subdued vocals lean into the rhythm, placing less emphasis on lyrical density and more on impactful repetition.

The strength in the album often comes sonically rather than lyrically. The repetitiveness of the album allows for a trancelike experience but can also leave the listener in the undertow, dragging on endlessly. Curry’s minimalist vision of songwriting places the burden of meaning and feeling of each song on the listener. A better wordsmith would provide more lyrical variety for the listener to latch onto without losing the power of repetition.

Every person in Flood Twin has a moment. There’s an abundance of infectious and groovy bass lines, driving drumbeats and incendiary guitar riffs. At times influences from bands like The Cramps, or even more modern acts like She Wants Revenge, seem prevalent. Overall, plain lyricism and overreliance on repetition bury the evident chemistry of Flood Twin. A shorter run-time or some breakdowns would have provided welcome relief.