Zozobra
Harmonic Tremors
Hydra Head (2007)
Zozobra is a tantalizing idea for a band. They are a two-piece outfit that is comprised of Cave In member Caleb Scofield and a member of the criminally unnoticed Forensics, Santos Montano - both members also do time in Old Man Gloom. The question then becomes, knowing how else the members otherwise occupy their time, what will this band sound like? At least, this is what pops into my head as I initially play Harmonic Tremors on my stereo. The first time through the album is a shock (considering that my comparison is or should be Old Man Gloom). The second time, I am able to digest it better. Harmonic Tremors jumps right out of the speakers with "The Blessing." This song sounds very much like half of a Cave In song. The bass sound is there as is the bellowed vocals of later Cave In. By leaving it at that though, the song is done a severe disservice and also proves that you are not listening close enough. There are strangely harmonized vocals. There is a sparse guitar that more likely compliments the furious rhythm and bass parts that propel the song along its way. The ambient sound pieces … Read more
The Ackleys
Forget Forget, Derive Derive
House of Love (2006)
It has to be considered near unforgivable to include the words "They're certainly not the first to write songsââ¬Â¦ and … Read more
Fall Out Boy
Infinity on High
Island (2007)
In the punk scene alone, the collected amount of shit that has been talked about Fall Out Boy could probably … Read more
