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The Swerve / Press

“Though underpinned pulsating currents of dark psychedelia resonate throughout the airwaves on Wonder, the latest EP offering from San Francisco’s the Swerve, it’s the use of real instruments that give the album its... organic feel. The overlaying dark and haunting vocals of Jana Hanavan manages to simultaneously stand at the forefront and lurk in the shadows of Wonder, leading to some of the EP’s warmest moments. “Bathe Me” is a soothing and charming killer, while on the subsequent title track, the listener is lulled into a trance by the noticeably subtle waves of synths pulsing in the background. The heavy analog production of “the Virgin” is almost ethereal; another song that highlights Hanavan’s lingering, evocative vocals, one that should stay with you long after Wonder is over. Just about the only thing wrong with Wonder is that its only four songs long, and will leave you wanting more no matter how many times you listen to it. In hindsight, that’s not a bad a th”