Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Track Review: "Titan"

Artist: The Physics House Band
Release Date: April 15, 2013
Label: Blood and Biscuits



"Titan" is the lead single from The Physics House Band's forthcoming release Horizons/Rapture due out April 15th. The track highlights the band's chaotic energy right from the beginning with a series of group hits. These hits are followed by occasional notes played on piano or guitar, which act as sparks after a sonic explosion. Musicianship shines here; the group hits are tight, and are soon followed by impressively complex drum beats. The production is great in that every instrument has it's own space, and everything can be heard if you're listening for it. At around a minute and a half, it takes a sudden turn which takes a lot of energy out of the song. Thankfully it's not a long section and within about 30 seconds, the listener is engaged in the track’s original chaotic feel. The mix of synthesizer tones and guitar is not only well done, but balanced. Neither one overpowers the other. "Titan" is comparable to a splatter paint piece, one where all the colors land in just the right places to compliment each other. The Physics House Band reminds me of an intoxicatingly brightly colored Godspeed You! Black Emperor song on this track, stylistically and emotionally. After hearing this, I'm now anticipating a lot from Horizons/Rapture.

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