Album Type:
Album
Date Released:
May 20th
2014
Label:
No Less Records
Sleepwalker -
track listing:
1.Rats Nest 01:04
2.Gutter King 03:12
3.Sleeping Machines
03:52
4.Rag Doll 03:50
5.In The Blue 05:06
6.Waiting On Melted
Wax 02:54
7.Endless Circles
02:54
8.Destitute 04:37
9.The Web 01:55
10.Take And Continue
02:56
The
Band Members
Will
Hinkle- Vocals, Guitar
Brando
Racik- Bass
Kevin
Marcinek- Drums
Review:
L.M.I. are
a Stoner/Punk/Hardcore Band dealing in fast-paced riffs that packs
an almighty punch. Their debut album – Sleepwalker is mish-mash
of ideas and noises that will take a few listens to fully
experience. As the band have a style that is very hard to
describe. When I first listened to the album I couldn't get to
grips with the overall sound and style of the album. But soon
after I started to really enjoy this album in a big way.
My
advice – Just sit back and enjoy the ride as these Stoner Metallers
have a lot to say and do it with style. The first two tracks – Rats
Nest and Gutter King – setup the scene superbly well. Blazing
guitars matched with the pissed off vocals of front man – Will. He
oozes confidence from the start as his vocals have a grizzled
hardcore punk edge that makes this album very dangerous indeed.
By
the time 4th
track – Rag Doll – comes blasting onto your speaks you're either
going to love this band with open arms or run to the hills. There is
no in-between with L.M.I. Embrace the craziness as the band feel a
bit schizophrenic at times but it works to the albums favour. Who
says that music has to be so straight forward.
You
may think that I don't like the album. I don't. I think it's great. I
am just trying to explain it's a bit different compared to other
Punk/Hardcore based Stoner Metal albums. I think this album is superb
as it shows the band playing by their own rules and they don't give a
fuck what anybody thinks.
The
only complaint I have is with the track – In The Blue. A hazy
psychedelic bluesy punk rock number that really doesn't go anywhere.
It disrupts the flow of the album. But things soon get back to normal
with the albums later tracks of rocking the hell out with more crazy
riffs being played at an intense pace.
Now
I should of said earlier of who produced this album as the album
sounds superb through out. Philip Cope of Kylesa fame has produced
this album. So it's good enough for Philip then it should be good
enough for you to check these guys out. As L.M.I. are definitely
worth checking out.
Sleepwalker
is one very strange beast indeed. It will frustrate and entertain you
in equal measure. If you want something different to check out then
L.M.I. is the band for you.
An
intense wild ride that you won't easily forget.
Excellent
and Highly Recommended.
Thanks
to Will for sending me a copy to review. Sleepwalker is available to
buy from BandCamp now.
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