65daysofstatic - The Destruction of Small Ideas

Sometimes it's nice when humans shut up and let their fingers do the talking. Vocals do sneak in on the last track of The Destruction of Small Ideas (Monotreme, 2007), but by then it's thankfully too late. Perhaps the "small ideas" refer to genres; this album could fit under "post-rock," "prog rock," "atmospheric metal," and any number of other meaningless terms. Rock instruments, un-rock structures, some electronics - mix and blend, welcome to now.

When We Were Younger & Better
Don't Go Down to Sorrow

This is a work-in-progress, which means imperfection. The album is too long, with some filler. Guitars are occasionally out of tune, with a hit-or-miss rhythm section (Pelican-itis?). But the album glows with moments where pianos and guitars intertwine in loving embrace, and where bass and drums groove with space and smarts. Thus, this is an exciting work-in-progress. These British lads could make the best album in the world. Until then, this slab will do nicely.

65daysofstatic tours North America with The Cure this fall. Tour dates are here. Non-Cure dates are at the band's MySpace. This album is available at Interpunk.