LIFTING CRANES HAVE ALREADY HEARD THAT (EP)

This Ukrainian band's debut EP is nice and different work. I am listening to many post-rock releases, and can seriously confirm, that 90% of them are less or more successful variations of once found formula. And it's a reason why even good played ,but far from original , music couldn't attract listener.

Exceptions exist, and it's always a nice feeling, when you find another one. So - this young band from Kyiv is such exception for me. Don't expect masterpiece, I'm speaking about different sound, fresh components and really successful mix of elements in their music. But it is not so small thing, believe me!

First of all, this recording's music is clever and well balanced mix of post rock, ambient sound, electronics, borrowed from Squarepusher, and nu.jazz touches, influenced by Nordic musicians, as Nils Petter Molvaer. All music is still mostly post-rock, but all elements mentioned above, are strongly important in band's sound. Some separate moments are almost excellent!

Deeper sound development, ideas concentration and stronger concept - and their next work could be really great! But even this debut is really more interesting than many of post-rock releases I heard during few last years.

Recommended for post-rock fans, a bit bored and searching on new trends. By the way, this release could be downloaded for free from band's site.

My rating is 3,5, rounded to 4.