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Desert So Green Image
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  • Summary: The third full-length release from Detroit rock collective Winged Wheel was recorded in Chicago by Eric Block.
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  1. Uncut
    Jan 21, 2026
    80
    The addictive, chant-like vocals of Whitney Johnson, AKA Matchess, combined with some satisfyingly spacious grooves, periodically aligns Desert So Green with the contemporary psych-rock swirl of Warpaint and Moon Duo. [Feb 2026, p.39]
  2. Mojo
    Feb 19, 2026
    80
    Drifts toward sounding like Sonic Youth. .... Lots more here, though, including elevated noiserock, early Factory-style nihilist post-punk, and a clanking highlight, I see Poseurs Every Day. [Apr 2026, p.93]
  3. Jan 21, 2026
    75
    There’s a quietly accomplished record waiting to be discovered by those who are prepared to approach with patience.
  4. Jan 21, 2026
    72
    Instead of drawing attention to their experimentation, Winged Wheel make those sonic paths feel completely natural, trusting us to follow along even if they’re not sure where they’re headed.
  5. Jan 21, 2026
    70
    What’s key here is that Winged Wheel is travelling together, as a unit. The eclecticism in mood proves that they’re enjoying the voyage.