HMLTD: The Worm review – a grand, apocalyptic free-for-all | Indie
A parasitic giant worm has emerged from the ground and is in the process of devouring England, turning the country into a feudal nightmare. This is the admirably mad concept behind the second record from London-based art rock quartet HMLTD. After West of Eden, their synth-infused 2020 debut, The Worm – much like the mythical beast of its title – is a gargantuan effort, spanning everything from free jazz freakouts to prog rock opera and orchestral string swells. Singer Henry Spychalski narrates a tale of defiance against…