State Lines
Self Titled
Tiny Engines (2012)
Hailing from Long Island, NY, State Lines come from a long list of notable punk bands who call the area home. They have been quick in establishing themselves as a talented, young band with strong potential. Last year’s Hoffman Manor was a clinic in catchiness with a raw, familiar sound that garnered comparisons to Tigers Jaw and Brand New, but was a common description that didn’t detract from obvious songwriting chops and a tendency to get stuck in your head for hours at a time. After being signed to Tiny Engines earlier in the year, it was with much anticipation that the band geared up to release new material.Their new EP, a four song, self-titled 7”, does not disappoint in the least in an immediate display of gritty self-confidence that chugs along at an upbeat pace. Employing rougher production and a melodic edge with the same urgent, youthful feel, State Lines have succeeded in releasing a solid, enjoyable follow-up to their well-received debut. Showing moments that hint at maturation and the inclusion of more aggressive musical accompaniment, the EP feels like a natural progression without feeling recycled from previous efforts. Barely breaking the 10-minute mark, it’s devoid of filler and … Read more
Maudlin Of The Well
Leaving Your Body Map (Re-Issue)
Antithetic (2012)
(This excessive treatise is continued from my review of Bath)You can already tell the second album is going to be … Read more
Maudlin Of The Well
Bath (Re-Issue)
Antithetic (2012)
I think I can tell you the exact moment my perception of music changed. It was a complete Gestalt switch, … Read more
