PMO sent me
Phantasia by Japanese math-rock band
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When I first listened to it, I didn't know what to think. I was overwhelmed by the complex (and most of the time in your face) intrumentation. I left it alone for awhile and went back to it, gave it all of my attention.
Like most albums with me, it was infinitively better the second time around.
Starting this album off with a bang is "Ef", a jerking, guitar-driven ride; this track gives a strong hint that this is one of the more jagged and rough math-rock albums out there.
My second-favorite track, "Infinite Mirror", is a fantastic jam. My favorite part of the album is the build-up halfway through where all of the band is playing eighths, the high-hat slowly releases, and the whole thing explodes.
My favorite track, however, is the closer-"Sequel to the Letter". I'm not sure what it is about this track that I'm so fond of. Maybe because there is such a different mood to this song. Other songs seem to portray loneliness, anger, and melancholy. "Sequel to the Letter" however is sweet, like a teenage love.
Right now, I'll give this album a
7/10, however, since this album seems to get better with each listen, it may soon bump up to an 8.