Vendor: Sooper Records
Type: Cassette (New)
Price:
5.99
A1 | Rue Force Tube | 3:17 |
A2 | Springing | 5:45 |
A3 | Lloyd | 4:06 |
A4 | Primitive Offering | 4:28 |
B1 | Money Section | 6:41 |
B2 | Things to Come | 6:05 |
B3 | Catalonia Spurs | 3:00 |
B4 | Six | 4:26 |
Vendor: Already Dead Tapes
Type: Cassette (New)
Price:
5.99
A lot has changed in the three years since A.M. Stations' last EP, 'Sign of Times,' was released. That EP hinted at a much heavier side of the band and much of what was introduced on that release has come to the forefront on 'Nonsense.' Gone are the lighthearted, jangly guitars and playful vocal melodies found throughout their debut, 'Tacoma,' traded in for vocals reminiscent of early aughts post-hardcore and screamo, thick distorted bass lines, and noisy guitar riffs that fill the high end. That's not to say they've completely reinvented themselves: the melodies, driving guitars, and rhythm section have a strong connection to the band's past and despite the heavier direction, the songs are as catchy as ever.
Album opener "Even the Sunbeams" eases the listener into the band's heavier sound, building as the track plays out, with Wesley Nowlin's spoken word-esque vocals turning to fierce screams midway. The album's lead single, "Things That Just Happen," is probably the catchiest track among the set and the closest connector to the band's earlier sound. "Attic Money" has a '90s post-punk nostalgia driven by sludgy bass lines and a hooky-as-hell chorus that eventually devolves into a full on noise freak-out. "Milk Sibling" is the closest thing to a ballad we'll see from Stations, driven by a beautiful bass line and a haunting melody that build into a heavier chorus and breakdown.
"Charred Wings" slows things down, albeit momentarily, with a sound reminiscent of early aughts screamo à la Funeral Diner or Saetia. "Twinflower" is a moody, sprawling track that flows into "Sperlunk", a quick and pummeling punk number. "Wolves" has possibly the catchiest opening verse on the album and delivers more of that classic post-punk nostalgia that is found throughout 'Nonsense.' The track is a six-minute slowcore epic that perfectly bookends the album.
I'm biased as hell because I love all three members of A.M. Stations (and used to be in the band), but 'Nonsense' definitely has "album of the year" potential. The three years they've spent crafting these songs have paid off; they've created an album that far surpasses their previous efforts. If you're a fan of noise rock, post-punk, or just looking for something infectious and rockin', you'll love every moment of this album.
Vendor: Direct from Band
Type: Cassette (New)
Price:
6.99
Tracklist:
Moving Again 01:47 | ||
Fake News 01:16
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Find Out Why 01:33
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Blatant 04:27
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Chess King 04:33
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Urban Rural Divide 02:01
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Drain Rock 01:39
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Significant Experience 03:04
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Male Architect 03:33
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Floor 02:54
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Progress Bar 02:57
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Loose Grasp 01:19
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Dan Shaw: Vocals, occasional guitar
Elliot Hughes: Guitar, saxophone
Josh Daniel: Drums, [vocals]
Josh Owsley: Bass, (vocals)
Jeff Gilmartin: Guitar
All songs written by Dan Shaw
Recorded by Josh Daniel, Dec 2017
Mixed by Arran Fisher, Jan 2018
Mastered by Greg Obis, Feb 2018
Album art by Dan Shaw
Vendor: Redeye
Type: Cassette (New)
Price:
8.99
Vendor: Greenway / Quality Time
Type: Cassette (New)
Price:
5.99
Pack Wolf are a young band from Cleveland's East Side. Their sound is something between skate punk and velvets inspired paisley pop. This is their debut release.
All songs written by Pack Wolf
Kevin Roche - Guitar/Lead Vocals
Greg Houston - Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
Nate Eberhardt - Bass
Jethro St. Hubert - Drums
Riley Kmet - Manager
Produced by Ricky Hamilton for Quality Time Records at Bad Racket
Engineered by James Kananen
Tracklist:
Space Ghost
???
Trash
Talk Too Much
Death Music
Vendor: RED (Sony)
Type: Cassette (New)
Price:
10.99
Vendor: Secretly Canadian
Type: Cassette (New)
Price:
6.99
Vendor: Direct from Band
Type: Cassette (New)
Price:
4.99
Vendor: Moniker
Type: Cassette (New)
Price:
6.99
Vendor: WEA
Type: Cassette (New)
Price:
7.99
Vendor: Direct from Band
Type: Cassette (New)
Price:
8.99
Vendor: UMG
Type: Cassette (New)
Price:
14.99