Metavari – Be One Of Us And Hear No Noise – CD – Crossroads Of America Records
Hmmm. First and foremost we gotta punch some kind of ear tag through the lobe of this release. How’s about “Indie-neo-folk-instru-tronica”. That actually works.
These fellows have some moments that may remind of other bands like Maserati (minus some of the ‘rock’ vibe) and Six Parts Seven (but with a hint more electronics going on) and Explosions In The Sky (just not on as much cough syrup). But they are not clones and have a definite sound that is Metavari.
Movie soundtrack bites mix in with lap-top beats and stir it up with instrumental overtones. Not all synth. Not all band. But a decent blend. Very atmospheric and flowing like water. Not a sense or sound of same-ness with slight mix-ups that keep the shit moving and avoiding the “stale-ies” (The track ‘Cerulean’ is a straight-up pop tune that does it pretty well amidst all the slightly more ethereal tracks). As Chef Boy-Ar-Dee has said; “Eet’s-a nice-a relaxin’ leesten.”