The second album from Swiss outfit The Evpatoria Report; a compelling album which offers instrumental rock combining serenity, power and intensity. This album really defining their well earned place on the Post-Rock leader board, a feeling of Mogwai and Explosions in the Sky are all apparent but this is not simply a copy cat album. “Eighteen Robins Road” the opening track, has the detail and complexity to keep us on edge, dramatic tension and ambient elements combining to create a feeling of pleasure. “Mithridate” provides us with a pleasant change from what was previously expected from a seemingly ‘wordless’ band. A sample track is placed over the song around half way through, the words taken from an army experiment in which they sampled the drug LSD. This sound track fits perfectly over the top of the music, a different approach taken but not one which was bad in any form.
The use of Synth’s and Violins mixed with the seemingly more aggressive elements of the guitar, drums and bass all work fantastically together, but still provide us with a feeling of calm throughout. “Acheron” reaching almost twenty minutes in length has a slow pace but not at any point would I say it was boring, the sound The Evpatoria Report have come to be famous for is one of intense enjoyment. The albums climax gives you a feel of slowly drifting away, peaceful yet a fit ending for a very impressive album. I was left with the feeling of satisfaction, this album is certainly one to give a listen and an eye must be kept on them in the near future.
Matthew Wright
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