Haven't published anything for 6 months but hopefully that's going to change.
Haven't published anything for 6 months but hopefully that's going to change.
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Russian Circles are a three piece, post rock band from Chicago. And this is their debut album 'Enter' a mixture of melodic melodies and heavy riffs.
Now, even though the whole album clocks up to only six songs, you're still getting your money's worth from this album, clocking up to just over 44 min of instrumental bliss. Plus, I'll describe every single track seeing as there is only six of them.
Carpe: Begins slowly with a steady 4 note guitar pluck, but builds up to a heavy guitar thrashing only to pull you back and forward with the volume level and speed.
Micah: More subtle but at the same keeps you on the edge; this track concentrates more on the impressive guitar picking work, with the drums and bass interfering now and again for showing off purposes.
Death Rides A Horse: Starts hard and fast and continues that way all through the song, it feels like there's a speed contest going on with the bass and guitar.
Enter: Again starts with a slow build up but soon becomes something more, the rhythm section takes over from the guitar in keeping the consistency of this song up by working together in perfect unison.
You Already Did: This has a sound of consist tribal drums throughout the song, the drums take over this track with a few mad cap fills and solos.
New Macabre: And as soon as the album starts it ends all too soon. This track shows the band working as a unit, pace is strong and every one of the members has his moment. Good way to end an album, even though it was abrupt.
If you're interested in post rock, Russian Circles is a good place to begin. And if you enjoyed this album I would recommend Red Sparrows or God is an Astronaut.
Have a listen to some of Russian Circles stuff via the link. Enjoy!