In 2013
Toronto’s Hammerhands’ released
an undeniable powerhouse of a record. The band’s debut full length “Glaciers” exhibited Hammerhands’ sonic
dominance in a submissive scene. The band continued to turn heads, playing
numerous shows, proving to their growing audience that men of average height
can create giant sound. Hammerhands subsequently
released a cover EP called “1995” which paid tribute to the year
that the band’s initial spark of musical inspiration occurred.
Despite “1995” being
an entertaining and engaging love letter to the past, it was not enough to fill
the chasm of anticipation created by the release of “Glaciers”. After
three years of waiting for new material, Hammerhands is releasing their second
full length “Largo Forte”. “Largo Forte” is a huge step
forward for the band without departing from the elements that define Hammerhands.
The record often digresses to unsettling nods to Italian genre film scores and Cohen-esque vocal styles, juxtaposing crushing jams with cinematic atmosphere. Hammerhands establishes an auditory narrative with “Largo Forte” that takes you on a fulfilling journey that is both beautiful and blasphemous. With “Largo Forte”, the future of Hammerhands seems promising. The band’s off-kilter approach to their distinct style creates a new dimension to their musical canon. As the band continue to push themselves down the road of devastation, one can only be curious as to how they will top something so bold and interesting.
“Largo Forte” will be released on
September 15th and today we offer you the second taste of this
exceptionally bludgeoning new record, in the form of “High Plains”.
Hammerhands will play a release show on September 16th in Toronto with Godstopper and Foreigns.
“Largo Forte” track listing;
1).
Eighteen
2).
THUNDERCHUNK
3).
High Plains
4).
Largo Forte
5).
Mezzo Grave
6).
If You're Not Part Of The Party, You’re Part Of The Problem
7).
Where We Go
8).Darkerness
9).
The Hardest Thing
