Cymbals Eat Guitars

Key tracks:

..And The Hazy Sea
Wind Phoenix (Proper Name)

Label: Rough Trade Publishing

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Sweeping strings, alternating song structures and tonal experimentation. Cymbals Eat Guitars perfectly depict all that was great about indie-rock music.

Using sweeping strings, alternating song structures and tonal experimentation, Cymbals Eat Guitars perfectly depict all that was great about indie-rock music in the late ‘90s and early ‘00s, regardless of the two youngest members buggy-bound experiences of the 90's. The impressive stylistic approach stems not only from their progressive talents as musicians, but also in their aptitude as fans themselves with varying influences ranging from the alt pop punk sounds of Weezer to the subtle moments of peace buried within Radioheads recent output. These ranging references and undeniable talents give validation to the numerous top band and record lists the band have featured in this year.

Another interesting element that adds to the bands eclecticism is the bands range of age. Half of the band lived their youth in the drug fueled, rave haze, indie cave of the 1980’s and early 90’s. Whilst the other are yet to talk retrospectively of their youth because they are still in the midst of it. The varying levels of experience contributes to their unique sound, even if two of the five members occasionally get irritated that they are unable to legally purchase alcohol. Humorous incidents aside though, the chemistry within the group is undeniable, and that certainly is shown on their extremely impressive debut, Why There Are Mountains.

The record opens with a flurry of guitars leading into D’Agostino’s epic chants which take charge as the band lead you through a storyboard of textured dynamics and epic chant choruses until the journey reaches an end, leaving the listener gasping for breath and craving more.