Caesura - Escape Equals Light
(Birds Go South)
I don't know what to make of this. I mean, I really don't. Vocalist Evan Rehill spits out bizarre phrases overtop complex, tom-heavy drumming, and intricate guitar lines. What I don't know is, is this just an intense vocal delivery, a la Guy Picciotto, or strange vocals-as-instrument bizarre-core, like Pere Ubu's David Thomas or US Maple's Al Johnson? I'm more inclined to go with the former, on this one, because there are moments when Evan can be heard and understood and sounds like he's actually singing. So, a confused hooray for intensity.
While the delivery is a bit too emotive, I think the instrumentation on this album is top notch. Slinky bass and completely manic drums underpin some beautiful guitar work. This is never more realized than on "Burn the Negatives," which also features Mr. Rehill screaming like a banshee coming to kill you, with an axe, and dreadlocks... at least, that's the impression I got.
Another highlight is the rocking "Fevers Fixed." It basically follows the same pattern as this whole EP: superb drumming and steady bass with Evan freaking out on guitar and voice overtop, but it's great. In fact, I'd say that it's in your best interest to purchase this CD as soon as possible. The more I listen, the more I enjoy it.
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