 | Tracklist:
1. Billy Enforcie
2. Breathing Is Believing
3. Familiarity Breeds Contempt
4. Foxhole
5. I'm Sort Of A Perfectionis...Perfectionis...t
6. Man, Multiplication Is Hard!
7. Never Trust A French Auto Mechanic
8. Please Don't Call Me A Mindless Philosophy
9. Pssst, Our Vestige Is Showing
10. The Dutch Are Practical, It's A Hub
11. Your New Disco-Tech
Release Date: 01/01/2009 | |
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| Summary: A Voice Like Rhetoric show nothing but absolute maturity in a spectacular debut. |
1 of 1 thought this review was well written
At the Drive-In has been a huge influence on countless modern bands. Their sound is a formidable force that has left a lasting impression on music. A Voice Like Rhetoric, from North Western Pennsylvania, are quite similar in sound to At the Drive-In. They show a similar vibe to their music. The same power and ferocity is present, and spectacular musicianship is thrown on top of that. A Voice Like Rhetoric are a mathier version of At the Drive-In, simply put. Ethos shows the image of a band that sound like they’ve been making music for a long time, and provides a new, fresh sound for those looking for a fantastic post-hardcore record.
The record is produced fantastically. The drums, guitar, and bass are all audible and pleasant to the ear, and the vocals are spot on. The vocals are atypical of post-hardcore for the most part, but they do not hinder the record in any way. Honestly, Ethos would still be great even without the vocals. The songwriting and instrumentation are what make this record shine, and it shines brightly.
The guitar work provided by the two guitarists is nothing short of phenomenal. It seems like there isn’t a second where there isn’t an interesting guitar fill or bass line. There’s always something going on, but it doesn’t tire the listener. The countless flurries and sprinkles of guitar virtuosity throughout Ethos is both surprising, and refreshing. The math-rock influence to their music is very fitting, and a pleasure to hear. They use the complex rhythms found in math-rock, and add more melody and catchiness to make their sound one of a kind.
Ethos is, quite frankly, one of the best debuts of any artist I’ve heard for a very long time. It is unfortunate that the band has gone, for the most part, overlooked by many people that would most likely enjoy their music. One can only imagine where A Voice Like Rhetoric can go from this great effort, seeing as most bands don’t come close to achieving the greatness that Ethos is in their entire existence. If you have a second, just head over to their myspace and listen to a track or two. I doubt you’ll be anything less than impressed.
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Album Rating: 4.5
www.myspace.com/avoicelikerhetoric
yeah wrote this up during english, so yeah it's short. hard to find time for a thorough review.
Digging: A Forest of Stars - The Corpse of Rebirth | | | Album Rating: 4
Not surprised that you would be the one to review this.
Review may be short but its still good.
Still can't wait till I get this in the mail.
Digging: Minus The Bear - Into The Mirror EP | | | Album Rating: 4.5
thanks man, just wish more people would give me feedback you know.
this band is tight people.
if people don't believe me, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFGJrZNJyDo&feature=related
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this is solid, but sounds too much like a lot of other things to be higher then a 4
Digging: The Shizit - The Shizit | | | Album Rating: 4.5
what other groups sound like this? i havent heard any.
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Found a link to listen to their full album in case anybody wants to check it out.
http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LmlsaWtlLmNvbS9hcnRpc3QvQStWb2ljZStMaWtlK1JoZXRvcmljLw==
After my first listen I would agree that this is a solid album. There really wasn't one song I didn't like.
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*Cries* no one cares enough to listen and/or read!
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check out the band im digging eastern. nothing amazing but pretty cool stuff. you can find it on alltimegreatisthits
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whoa myspace tracks are good man whoa i like
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yeah they're pretty interesting. reminds me of la dispute but with a more matured singer. screams are the only weak point, there not bad, just average.
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