Thursday, December 01, 2011

Meniscus - War of Currents | review

release date > 15th July 2011
label > unsigned
I accidentally chanced on the band Meniscus on social network Google Plus yesterday. Somebody posted a NASA video with a song by Meniscus "130" and I was amazed with what I saw and heard. You can see it below of this humble "review". It's breathtaking show.

Meniscus plays post-rock as a style but as we know post-rock has many faces and Meniscus debut War of Currents represents post-rock in its best. But it's not only for fans of post-rock bands like Mogwai, Explosions in the Sky or Mono. Because gripping and rich ambient soundscapes builded by tinkle guitars and delicate bass line supported with precise drums and beats are gradually turned with mighty riffs in next moment to powerful finish (130) has enough power to bewitch you or anybody else with open mind and soul. Next song subtle Immersion (maybe the best song of the album) begins with cinematic ornaments colored by hushed guitars and sounds but it is changes in second half to jaunty and optimistic dub-like song and you will fully immerse in great cosmic finale. And you feel as you are floating in the infinite space. Excellent song. Fourth track Fight club has gentle opening which prepares you to more intensive experience at the end of song. Like you are waiting for a tough fight in a ring.
I can really highly recommend this remarkable album.

Tracklisting > 1| Room 3327 | 04:57 || 2| 130 | 06:38 || 3| Immersion | 08:29 || 4| Fight Club | 05:04 || 5| Cursed | 04:31 || 6| Infant | 08:26 |
Total time > 38:06

If you like it pls buy it here > http://www.meniscusband.com/store 


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