ATP! Album Review: Black Books – Aquarena EP

Some bands make music, some bands play shows, some bands even make an EP in their first three years, but there is one thing that sets Black Books apart from most bands: strength. The Austin quintet’s release of their Aquarena – EP is nothing short of its awesome title. Black Books lure you in with their dark, ambient atmosphere and surprise you with strong vocals and well-composed melodies.

After close listening, Black Books managed to sneak in clever titles and subtle drums that give Aquarena its surprisingly strong sound that took me down a rabbit hole from which I didn’t want to return.

Aquarena is serene, simple as that. You wouldn’t have expected such a cold, ambient album to be created in the blazing heat of Texas.