Eating Us

Eating Us represents a pivotal moment for Black Moth Super Rainbow, marking their transition from the grit of bedroom lo-fi to a more expansive, studio-polished sound. Produced by Dave Fridmann (known for his work with The Flaming Lips and MGMT), the album retains the band's core identity - analog synths, vocoders, and Tobacco's warped melodic sense - but presents them with unprecedented dynamic range and sonic depth. Released in 2009, it solidified their place in the indie-electronic landscape as masters of a very specific, 'sun-bleached' brand of psychedelia. The recording features more prominent live instrumentation than previous outings, particularly in the drum department, which gives the tracks a grounded, rhythmic weight that contrasts beautifully with the ethereal electronics. Critics noted that while the album is more accessible than 'Dandelion Gum,' it sacrifices none of the band's signature weirdness, instead using the high-fidelity production to highlight the intricate, 'sticky' textures of their soundscapes.