Originally begun as an art-rock collaboration, the ex-Halifax band finally puts out their first full-length release, with the current lineup including the powerhouse team of brothers Christian (Burdocks) and Jef (Special Noise) Simmons. Though the members have moved to Montreal, you can still hear the east coast experimental-pop sound in their music. The intense basslines that start off the record carry throughout it, and use minimalist, unearthly vocals to their advantage. The top-notch production sticks with you and takes the record to another level, with mastering by Bob Weston (Eric’s Trip, Nirvana).
This article appears in Aug 26 – Sep 1, 2010.