Tristan Geoff's Post-Hardcore Extravaganza

Tristan_Geoff · 01-06-2016, 06:14 PM

Oxeneers or the Lion Sleeps When It's Antelopes Go Home by These Arms are Snakes

Year: 2004

This record man...

First of all, I loved it. Just want to put that out there. It's elements all really went together to make something great. The first track starts off with some awesome flanged drums, then kicks in with some killer vocals and ATDI-esque guitar jangling. The great experimental qualities carry throughout the first half of the album, with frantic DnB-influenced drums and fuzzed out bass by the guy from Botch (Botch!). My favorite track comes up around 4 or 5, starting as a somber ballad and increasing into a screaming frenzy. I can't help but compare this to the Blood Brothers, with the distorted organs, vocals, and all: but with them being a favorite band of mine, I can't help but want more of what they do. The album really comes into it's own with the beautiful, atmospheric guitar lines sprinkled throughout. My only complaint is it sort of loses it's momentum halfway through, the songs are still well done but they seem to harp on formulas. I'll try relistening if I'm not getting the right picture of the latter half. Thanks, Mondo. This is really great.

8/10