Lyrically, vocalist / guitarist / keyboardist NATHANIEL M GROSH, pulls no punches. Whether calling out those in power on“ Ultra Violence” or looking inward on“ Gray Imagination”, Grosh appears to be searching for answers. In just 25 minutes of music, he nails the feeling of coming to terms with our new political climate in a digital world. The freedom afforded by adding a new player, also allowed Grosh to take his vocal performance in a more broad direction, and it pays off in a big way as the EP progresses.
Musically, the sonic ebbs and flows of this EP are like a lesson in the last 20 years of hard rock history. The groove-based heaviness, evokes vibes of TOOL, with the post hardcore feel of bands like THRICE. When they aren’ t firmly tucked into a jazzy pocket, the album combines dreamy chord voicing with the angst that fans of CHEVELLE will recognize and adore. All of this is covered in a layer aggressive, yet tastefully applied effects-- akin to early NINE INCH NAILS and later day SMASHING PUMPKINS. The overarching glue that binds these styles together is a frenetic energy that demands your full attention. Don’ t let its short track list fool you--this release covers a lot of ground and in no way feels incomplete. Each song is carefully crafted and it’ s obvious to me that no stone was left unturned in the writing process.
TRACK LIST: Ultra Violence Hope Gray Imagination Under the Radar Plastic Strangers
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