Album Review: They Are Gutting a Body of Water, 'LOTTO' - Our Culture

Album Review: They Are Gutting a Body of Water, 'LOTTO'

Douglas Dulgarian coined the term "Disney bread" to describe food that doesn't taste commercial. This phrase is mentioned in the song "trainers" from They Are Gutting a Body of Water's new album LOTTO, highlighting the awareness that music can also sound uncommercial, even when it's free.

As a pioneering band in modern shoegaze, They Are Gutting a Body of Water could have capitalized on a watered-down version of their sound, especially with their first LP on ATO Records. However, they chose not to shroud their music in artificial layers and meaningless poetic lyrics.

music can sound just like that, even when it costs nothing

They Are Gutting a Body of Water's decision to stay true to their sound is a testament to their artistic integrity.

Author's summary: They Are Gutting a Body of Water's new album LOTTO is a standout.

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Our Culture Mag Our Culture Mag — 2025-10-17