Black Cat Music - Hands in the Estuary Torso in the Lake

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Free Music Review: Perfect dark rock
Hit: 5 Stars

Of course, maybe that's because of problems like this: The first song on the disc, "The Valentine" is undoubtedly one of the weaker songs. Starting out with a track like that makes it hard for the listener to want to continue. If you manage to continue, the Eno-influenced opening of "The Chain-Snatcher" is enough to make anyone want to stick around for the rest of the disc. This is music that makes you want to put on tight pants, and go drinking and dancing at a small, seedy, downtown bar. Not to say this is totally original - the howling vocals are reminiscent of a variety of "post-hardcore" bands such as the Murder City Devils, or The Panthers.

There are two real gems on this disc. First, "The Williamsburg Bridge Song," a song with a heartbreaking, hollow sadness that is practically unparalleled. It's also a plus to the song as a whole that they can use MTA train and bus lines in the song and not sound trite nor like they are trying to be hip by proxy by name checking New York. The album's second gem comes directly after with "The Princess Dress." From the upbeat beginning to the truly rocking vocals, this song is an amazing throwback to danceable dirty-sounding rock. All in all, this is a great disc and should not be missed.

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