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PLANETS is an instrumental math rock duo from Napa, CA that only uses drums and bass and are known in small circles for their extremely hyperactive labyrinthine approach to constructing lengthy math rock jams. The duo consists of former SWIMS bassist Paul Slackand and drummer Thomas Crawford. To date the band have released two full-length albums "Planets" and "The Dark Woods" but these albums are extremely difficult to track down.

This EP that was released in between the two albums however is easily accessible on the Bandcamp page and displays the band's basic approach, namely nerdy math rock taken to extremes. The tempos are upbeat, the distortion is turned up as well and the frenetic nature allows a ferocity that is usually reserved for metal to blast through. Due to this highly caffeinated approach, the band has earned the additional tag of brutal prog which serves it well.

This short EP only contains five short tracks that are packaged together as one but only runs just shy of 12 minutes. The duo are also known to put on an extraordinarily energetic live show and despite only existing as a duo sound like a much larger band despite the minimalism. This is a rather relentless math rock drive that shows no mercy. Time signatures changes pummel the listener with heavy brutal bass riffs that often sound like down-tuned guitars and progressive blastbeat drumming to the extreme. Pretty cool stuff if brutal prog is what you're craving. I look forward to finding the full albums. 12 minutes isn't really enough.

3.5 rounded down

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