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Chronological Infinity (2001) - This was a compilation of very low-fi recordings made between 1999 and 2001. It was only used to brainstorm ideas for recording, and to see which songs could be most easily completed before the summer was through when Tony had to move to Seattle, and Blake back up to Humboldt. It contains songs that have never been heard outside the band, former bandmates, and significant others. It is (and I quote Tony) "a bit of an embarassment with regards to vocal ability." Which in truth, a few songs do showcase the non-singing talent of at least one of the members, and also reveals the whole band's lighter side. The recordings generally aren't very serious, and often the musicians poke fun at themselves for "screwing up." At the very least, this set of recordings is a window into the roots of a growing band, and is at times quite entertaining. |
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Infinite Empathy EP (2002) - Recorded in only two days, this EP highlights the creative sides these musicians take up when entering the studio. From scratching denim couches for sound effect to singing through old headphones for distorted vocals, there's nothing they wont try at least once. Most of the songs are bare-bones versions of their current arrangements; although a few stick out as the leaders of the pack. "Exit Music (for a friend)" (a gratuitous radiohead reference) contains haunting vocals of waning friendship, and tormented guitar backing get held together by a mellow drumline. The song is effectual in illiciting feelings of loss and hope for the future at the same time. This is preceeded by the body throbbing "Egyptian Song." A track so-named for it's middle eastern sounding intro. The heavily augmented lead guitar opens the track followed by drums, bass and rhythm guitar, only to unravel into distorted chaos. It doesn't leave you floundering for a second before it transcends to it's mellow aftermath. Developing slowy into a smooth wave of light that dissolves you slowly until the sustained ending notes. This EP is not without it's faults. The opening track is proof. The arrangement was recorded a half-step below normal tuning (a mistake that Conor and Tony readily take blame for), and as such, put the song below Blake's vocal range. The result is less than pleasing. Later "Rinse & Repeat" shows the promise of being a very groovin funk song, but doesn't deliver the goods lyrically. The angst and anger represented by the one-line lyrics comes off jokingly which was the intent of the band. The song is generally fun, but needs stronger lyrics to become truly good. Infinite Return shows growth in their recording and promises to continue growing with each click of the little red button. |
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Untitled as of yet (2004) - The second effort at an album has been plagued by finance, equipment, and geographical delays. Each memeber lives in different cities, and as such can only get together for brief periods during breaks in school and work. As the members are all pretty poor, this means that they all must work even during their "time-off." This is to afford the equipment with which to record. Finally, they have the equipment, and very shortly they will have the time. Summer is very much gone and that gives them all plenty of extra time to do stuff as they begin to ignore their schoolwork, and regular work. As such, some mixing will be done with the material they have already completed, but much still has yet to be recorded. The band has been leaning to more acoustic jam sessions (but this could be because of their oft confessed laziness in setting up their equipment "What, it's a lot of fucking equipment?!?" said Tony). It is expected that at least 1/2 of the instruments on the album will be recorded acoustically as opposed to the previous recordings which all contain electric instruments or acoustic/electric instruments amplified and augmented with at least one effect. Don't hold your breath for a release date though because, well, hey, you know the guys in the band... |
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