The Human Chain - "The Human Chain"
(Broken Records, 2005) - * * * *
From the opening beats of "Orthotrycyclene" one thing is abundantly clear: if The Human Chain can produce a full-length album and find professional management, this is going to be a band to make serious waves far beyond the confines of Muncie.
This three-track demo EP features a crisp, clean rock backdrop with a pop edge that reminds me a great deal of Woodstock (New York) rockers Three. Each member of the band exhibits serious musical chops on these tracks, which don't sound like demos at all. One has to wonder how the band achieved such an edgy sound on this recording while maintaining the level of musicianship. Simply put, this recording is superb, and is a solid introduction to the band's music.
The lead singer sure doesn't hurt anything with his addictive performance on "Destresser," reminding me of another indie band I've come to regard highly: Pittsburgh's own Buzz Poets. That comparison particularly comes to mind when listening to "P.Metal," which blends hip-hop elements into the mix without crossing the line between alt-rock and rap-metal.
Right now The Human Chain is trying to build a local reputation, while hoping to break out and make a name for itself throughout the region. If the three songs on this EP are an indication -- and I'm aware that it can be difficult to fully judge a band on three songs -- this is one Muncie band from which I expect to hear big things.
I can't put this more bluntly: do what you can to hear this band! Buy their EP. See the band live. And get ready for them to break the Muncie scene wide open.
From the opening beats of "Orthotrycyclene" one thing is abundantly clear: if The Human Chain can produce a full-length album and find professional management, this is going to be a band to make serious waves far beyond the confines of Muncie.
This three-track demo EP features a crisp, clean rock backdrop with a pop edge that reminds me a great deal of Woodstock (New York) rockers Three. Each member of the band exhibits serious musical chops on these tracks, which don't sound like demos at all. One has to wonder how the band achieved such an edgy sound on this recording while maintaining the level of musicianship. Simply put, this recording is superb, and is a solid introduction to the band's music.
The lead singer sure doesn't hurt anything with his addictive performance on "Destresser," reminding me of another indie band I've come to regard highly: Pittsburgh's own Buzz Poets. That comparison particularly comes to mind when listening to "P.Metal," which blends hip-hop elements into the mix without crossing the line between alt-rock and rap-metal.
Right now The Human Chain is trying to build a local reputation, while hoping to break out and make a name for itself throughout the region. If the three songs on this EP are an indication -- and I'm aware that it can be difficult to fully judge a band on three songs -- this is one Muncie band from which I expect to hear big things.
I can't put this more bluntly: do what you can to hear this band! Buy their EP. See the band live. And get ready for them to break the Muncie scene wide open.
posted by Jonathan Sanders @ 11:15 PM
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