Wednesday, September 7, 2011

To The North - 2011 Lustre


Band : To the North
Album : Lustre
Release Year : 2011
Genre : Mathrock | Indie | Experimental

Tracklist :
 1. Release The Brakes
2. No Alibi
3. Doubt The Shadow, Not The Son
4. Clear Signal
5. Soft Light Through Plain Glass
6. Rescue and Return
7. Indiscretion
8. Progress Broke The Saddle
9. To Question The Moment

These guys have been a mainstay of the DIY music scene here in Brisbane for a long time, playing their unique brand of jazzy, jangly indie/whatever you want to call it. This release shows them at their very best. Heavily jazz influenced, 'noodly' guitar is accompanied fantastically by smooth, melodic bass playing,the talents of someone who I consider to be one of Australia's most dynamic drummers, and the occasional, highly complementary smattering of trumpet. Top this off with an emotionally charged, heart-on-your-sleeve vocal delivery and you have a damn fine listening experience. A fantastic band and a fantastic release. For fans of the idea of Off Minor and Minus the Bear having disaffected children... kinda. -MIA
 
 
 
 
 
 

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