WHITE FIELDS AND OPEN DEVICES

Vessels

Post Rock/Math rock

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Mellotron Storm
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3.5 stars. VESSELS are a five piece band from England and this is their debut from 2008. Of their four studio albums this is the one to get, and their most Post Rock sounding. By their third album "Dilate" they add a lot more electronics and techno sounds that just don't jive with me. The first two are at least in the same ball park and I like that the cover art for those two records have a similar colour tone and style, while changing that completely on their third record "Dilate".

An interesting lineup where we get four of the five playing guitar. Only the drummer doesn't plus two of those who play guitars add synths, and another adds keys and bass. A talented group who touch on Math Rock here. It's interesting that they recorded this in the USA, but also mixed and mastered it there. There are vocals unfortunately and that drops this to a 3.5 star album in my world. Some great contrasts on this one between the mellow and powerful. That first track "Altered Beast" is a good example of your typical Post Rock build. Slowly of course but ending up in a wall of sound. A beautiful calm ends it. That's my favourite but I like "Happy Accident" quite a bit despite the vocals. While "Look At That Cloud!" also stands out some from the rest.

I don't feel like they released a better record than this, their debut. The music will scratch a few itches. An open mind helps with the contrasting styles in play.

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