West Coast Performer Magazine review of Procession by And a Few to Break
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And a Few to Break — Procession
Engineered by Aaron Prellwitz
Recorded at Tiny Telephone Studios
Procession is a sincere and spirited debut from San Francisco's And a Few to Break. Clean production, nuanced material and powerful performances are present, portraying a dedicated and passionate group of young musicians. While their talent is undeniable, the album is just as listenable for the handiwork of engineer Aaron Prellwitz, who has previously provided his services for artists like Neil Young and Hella. The sharp and thorough nature of this recording makes Procession a viable entry into the post-indie rock canon that is now forming.
Musically, the influences of AAFTB are not hard to trace. Most apparent is a reverence for the trail blazed by '90s indie-rock phenomenon At The Drive-In circa In Casino Out and Vaya. Brady McCartney's vocals, while emphatically melodic at times, trace the manic primal scream emitted once by a youthful Cedric Bixler. The positive spirit of D.C. hardcore acts is also felt in full on these songs, as the band fixes on the nearly overindulgent motif of introspection.
Although the five-piece, dual-guitar format is used to its fullest dynamic, AAFTB also include a few asides and interludes on the album. "Widowed Sound" features a delightful nylon classical guitar piece, padded with ethereal noise and noodlings that highlight the band's ability to create a textured palate of sound. This gift is also evident in "Those Who Tell the Truth," where lush and dreamy soundscapes are punctuated by neo-hardcore riffing. That track effectively transitions into the quasi-prog "Line of Fire," a frenetically syncopated and chaotic tune that comes across as a shouting match with all five parties involved.
It's clear that And a Few to Break is out to make a name for itself, as well as a statement, in the procession of urgent deluges on this album. (Relatively Conscious Records)
www.chamberpunk.com
-Geoff Shiner
And a Few to Break — Procession
Engineered by Aaron Prellwitz
Recorded at Tiny Telephone Studios
Procession is a sincere and spirited debut from San Francisco's And a Few to Break. Clean production, nuanced material and powerful performances are present, portraying a dedicated and passionate group of young musicians. While their talent is undeniable, the album is just as listenable for the handiwork of engineer Aaron Prellwitz, who has previously provided his services for artists like Neil Young and Hella. The sharp and thorough nature of this recording makes Procession a viable entry into the post-indie rock canon that is now forming.
Musically, the influences of AAFTB are not hard to trace. Most apparent is a reverence for the trail blazed by '90s indie-rock phenomenon At The Drive-In circa In Casino Out and Vaya. Brady McCartney's vocals, while emphatically melodic at times, trace the manic primal scream emitted once by a youthful Cedric Bixler. The positive spirit of D.C. hardcore acts is also felt in full on these songs, as the band fixes on the nearly overindulgent motif of introspection.
Although the five-piece, dual-guitar format is used to its fullest dynamic, AAFTB also include a few asides and interludes on the album. "Widowed Sound" features a delightful nylon classical guitar piece, padded with ethereal noise and noodlings that highlight the band's ability to create a textured palate of sound. This gift is also evident in "Those Who Tell the Truth," where lush and dreamy soundscapes are punctuated by neo-hardcore riffing. That track effectively transitions into the quasi-prog "Line of Fire," a frenetically syncopated and chaotic tune that comes across as a shouting match with all five parties involved.
It's clear that And a Few to Break is out to make a name for itself, as well as a statement, in the procession of urgent deluges on this album. (Relatively Conscious Records)
www.chamberpunk.com
-Geoff Shiner
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