This is not a post about Hospice. This is not a post about the ambient folk band from Brooklyn. This album doesn't feature a lead singer whispering and smacking his lips. This album isn't about a girl dying of cancer. This album doesn't feature painfully corny lines such as "SYYYYYYYYLVIA GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE OVEN"
This post is about "the other Antlers". Antlers (focus being on the lack of the word the) are from Richmond Virginia. They are a Math Rock band. Their self titled does feature sparse, but effective vocals. This album is really great.
Now that we have that cleared up let's continue.
It's pretty simple. When I think of Antlers I think of American Football on steroids. Many of the songs begin with the jangly tweedle dee guitar work people familiar with American Football will recognize, only to evolve into heavier, distorted, jolting riffs. These guys are young, but their sound shows their experience and potential. So let's keep our fingers crossed for more material and a midwestern tour. Antlers is something you have to hear with your own ears, so download and if you like it buy it!
Download the tree themed album here:
Antlers - Self Titled
Check out their myspace to buy some merch:
Myspace
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