 Music
For Mapmakers
".02" CD
Grenadine
Records
Genres: indie rock, indie pop, space rock
Grenadine Records
PO Box 42050
Montreal, QC. Canada H2W 2T3
April 6 - 13 2002 |
Wow,
these guys are great. Hailing from Toronto, Canada, my particular
place of residence, Music For Mapmakers have recently been signed to
the wonderful Grenadine label. Right from the first song on
".02," they display their full ability to rock;
"Carnival" starts out with a sad, Radiohead-esque
intro, and then shoots right into loud, blistering emo. Meanwhile, the
third track, "Don't Know What You're Trying to Say," is a
fun, rocking pop song that features wonderful vocals and
excruciatingly catchy melodies. Some of it sounds a bit Pavement-esque,
but most of the song has its own distinct style. "This Is Our
Team," on the other hand, is a moving, Mogwai-esque
instrumental piece that, just as it reaches it's climax, abruptly
ends. The bonus track, hidden shortly after it, sort of acts as a
sequel to the song, finishing the album off perfectly.
Altogether, this album has a very epic feeling to it. From the
indie pop tendencies of songs like "Down Again" and
"Princess Lia" to the GYBE!-esque movement of the
closing track, ".02" is definitely worth your while.
89%
Matt Shimmer |
