Blame Kandinsky are from Greece and this is their debut EP. They play chaotic Hardcore.
This is angular Hardcore in the style of The Dillinger Escape Plan, Every Time I Die, Norma Jean, et al. They play their chosen brand of mayhem with pride and skill, peeling off riff after riff of controlled chaos and deliberate discord.
These songs have a passionate energy to them that’s an essential part of any band that plays this style.
Thankfully, Blame Kandinsky are more than just a few hastily slapped together riffs as that can easily become dull; they know the importance of following riffs through to their natural conclusion and of creating atmosphere, no matter how fleeting or obscured by chaotic frenzy.
The singer has a charismatic voice that’s somewhat of a scream-ier version of the Every Time I Die singer’s style.
It’s always good to hear this kind of music, especially when delivered with obvious passion and ability.
These five songs, (and one pointless intro), showcase a talented band who have developed their sound into a force to be reckoned with already. If they can build on these strong foundations and continue to develop their individuality then their eventual album should be a stunner.
Highly recommended.
Favourite Track: Nascency.Admittance.Guilt.Rebirth. Some top quality riffing and vocal patterns combined with some Converge-esque atmospherics mean this song is a firm favourite of mine.
Thanks for sharing this. Bands that are like Dillinger are tough to track down. Good ones are even tougher.