Thunders, Post Honeymoon, Castles
Thursday June 18th
Thunders (Indy)
Post Honeymoon (Chicago)
Castles
10PM
$3
What they are saying about THUNDERS:
Snobsmusic.net
“The Sympathetic Oscillations EP is the debut release from Indianapolis-based band Thunders. The quartet,
led by vocalist/guitarist Ryan Reidy are preparing their full length album as we speak.
It’s obvious from the opening squeal and machine gun drums of “Magicsick” that Thunders have a deep appreciation for feedback-drenched music. Almost each track is soaked in Jesus & Mary Chain-style unyielding guitar fuzz.
Some songs are more melodic, like the hook-filled surf viber “Gonna Heal Everyone”. On others the pendulum swings the other way, as on the drone filled cascade of “Somnambulist”.
The band draws upon their Velvet Underground inspiration for the EP closer, “Letter To the Priest”, which invokes comparisons to the VU’s own “Sunday Morning”.
While I remain skeptical of most band’s ability to translate a solid EP into a winning full length, Thunders are off on the right foot.
Best tracks: ”Gonna Heal Everyone”, “Letter To the Priest” … 8.0/10″
What they are saying about POST HONEYMOON:
“If there were any justice in the world, a record like this would catch on like wildfire.” – New City Chicago
“Post Honeymoon are adept at letting silence fill the void as much as noise. They play with dynamics in unusual ways. There is no guitar. They’re heavily influenced by the post-punk of bands like The Birthday Party (clearly), Shellac (not noticeable) and early PJ Harvey (my opinion). The influences are there, yes, but they’ve been digested and what comes forth is something new and very throat grabbing. I’m willing to bet they give a pretty kick-ass live show, too.” – Randomville.com
“Post Honeymoon attacks songs with an angular approach that relies on heavy fuzzed out basslines, bashed drums and Rachel Shindelman’s eerie voice. When it all comes together, it’s a distorted slightly evil sounding wall of noise that’s as powerful as an M1 Abrams tank.” – First Coast News
