Raw Nerve Promotions - Short Stories review

"Cair paravel" takes no time in kicking in, and immediately begins to raise eyebrows, some fantastic rhythms and an odd vocal quirk intrigues, and then an incredible riff follows. Imagine the weirdo-ness of Jesus Lizard combining with Meshuggah or Dillinger Escape Plan's rhythms, played by Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and Mr Bungle. Some brilliant patterns and timing which really is what I love the most, added on are some delightful atmospheres in the break, very original and suave ideas, all delivered with a great tense mood that is neither heavy or relaxed, but perched nicely between, in the same way that any Mike Patton projects would do. An incredible song, and performed even more incredibly, which definitely makes me hope for great things from the rest of this CD.
And "Daylight" does provide. Again showing more than just hints of a Patton influence, and maybe there is a cap being tapped in the direction of Muse in this one as well. Some excellently controlled dynamics throughout the songs, with amazing little touches here and there, and "Fourth of July" really shows it off properly with the extra sounds coming off the vocal distortions. The waltzing closer, "Black eyes" continues the greatness, showing off more of the dimensions that A Citizen Above Suspicion have.
Obviously a Faith No More comparison isn't a bad thing, sometimes it is a little TOO evident, but despite that, all four songs are truly well crafted, delivered, packaged and presented to you, the lovely listener. Very, very impressive stuff indeed.