Name: AAARTH
Brand: The Joy Formidable

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2018-09-28

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Black Vinyl with Download.

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The Joy Formidable

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Alternative / Modern

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Hassle

The Joy Formidable is a Welsh alternative rock band that was formed in 2007 in North Wales. The band consists of *Ritzy Bryan* on lead vocals and guitar, *Rhydian Dafydd* on bass guitar and backing vocals, and *Matt Thomas* on drums and percussion.

With their unique blend of alternative rock sound, The Joy Formidable has gained a dedicated following since their formation. Their music is characterized by powerful vocals from Ritzy Bryan, accompanied by the energetic rhythms provided by Rhydian Dafydd and Matt Thomas.

If you enjoy the sounds of bands like We Were Promised Jetpacks, Blood Red Shoes, or The Airborne Toxic Event, then you are sure to appreciate the musical stylings of The Joy Formidable. Their captivating performances and catchy melodies make them a must-listen for any fan of alternative rock.

Rough Trade's Albums of the Month - October

Welsh rock trio The Joy Formidable return with yet another huge step forward, in the shape of fourth album AAARTH.

The Welsh trio (vocals &amp; guitar RItzy / bass Rhydian / drums Matt) release their fourth album. It was recorded in their mobile recording studio with songs created all over the world then brought home to roost in the Welsh hills and made into a lush new album. A little bit grungy, a little bit hard rocky, even a little bit of metal-tinged chug. Ritzy’s smooth vocals soar and dive over churning, swaying lurching fluttering guitars, grinding bass and relentless drums. It’s not all hard-hitting alt-rock though - a skilful hand on the power-on button means there’s room for a sweeter side and a push me, pull me tug on the dynamics.

Welsh rock trio The Joy Formidable return with yet another huge step forward, in the shape of fourth album AAARTH. Propelled by their restlessness and curiosity, the band continue to sit at the forefront of inventive and aggressive guitar music, taking what can be done with the instrument to new levels with each album. AAARTH marks a transformative, near-psychedelic rebirth that channels long-held anger, soundtracking a chaotic global period of injustice and division, setting it against a deeply poignant backdrop of personal experiences and healing. Although the album came into being as the band travelled the globe and recorded in their mobile recording studio, the music intertwines the whispering hills of Wales with the otherworldly rainbow canyons of the Utah / Arizona border. It's an intense, melodic and commanding piece of work.

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AAARTH

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