Tongue is the focus track from the debut album, Shadow House, by Philadelphia shoegazers Halloween. The band has been not only consistent but also deeply engaging with their releases so far, and their work clearly shows an evolution in sound and vision.
The song provides a disjointed, surreal reflection on time's cyclical weight, alienation, and staleness. Its imagery reflects a subtle tension between introspection and external weakening by fusing existential gravity with actual, physical disorientation.
With Shadow House, Halloween present their vision in full length form for the first time. It’s an album that rewards patience, gradually unfolding its layers, and it obviously positions the band as a promising force in the underground shoegaze scene.
ZR