Showbread No Sir, Nihilism is Not Practical
Solid State Records October 19th, 2004
By Jason Jordan
The Solid State Records roster is running amok with new talent. Showbread is the first in an onslaught that will see debut albums arise this year from He is Legend, The Chariot, and Far-Less. The group in question is certainly able to quench the eclectic thirst that surfaces occasionally.
A Llama Eats a Giraffe (and Vice Versa) commences with a quick soundclip then blasts directly into a scream-and-clean ridden, electronica-tinged frenzy. Moreover, the band is catchy and strikingly likeable. Peculiarity manifests itself relatively early in the lifespan of No Sir, Nihilism is Not Practical. Dead by Dawn starts with an interesting riff, and is immediately followed by very nice synthesizing effects; the song overall has the ability to latch onto your short-term memory, and youll be recalling its chorus for days. Mouth Like a Magazine commences with a simplistic drumbeat, but delves into light-heartedness almost at its inception. Similarly, its a good-natured tune, which completely arranges the scene for the eccentric If You Like Me Check Yes, If You Dont Ill Die. The latter features screams at the forefront of the song, and I must admit that the emotional strains are a welcome addition to Showbreads repertoire. Claps and a tambourine enter the mix at the 1:40 minute mark. Sampsa Meets Kafka is essentially a throwaway interlude, but So Selfish Its Funny retains redeeming traits. The Missing Wife is the first real differentiation were able to witness: clean guitar (banjo-esque tone) accompanies clean vox for the compositions entirety. The beginning synth effects of Welcome to Plainfield Tobe Hooper distinctly reminds me of Rackets and Drapes, if anyones heard of them. And the Smokers and Children Shall be Cast Down is good, as is the odd, punkish Stabbing Art to Death. The Dissonance of Discontent, Matthias Replaces Judas, and The Bell Jar completes the package.
Really, I have to recommend Showbread on the basis of their odd presentation/interpretation of music. Its true that No Sir, Nihilism is Not Practical will be an extraneous album in your collection, but its also true that itll satiate your longing for weirdness should that need arise.
7.5/10
Official Showbread website
Official Solid State Records website
Solid State Records October 19th, 2004
By Jason Jordan
The Solid State Records roster is running amok with new talent. Showbread is the first in an onslaught that will see debut albums arise this year from He is Legend, The Chariot, and Far-Less. The group in question is certainly able to quench the eclectic thirst that surfaces occasionally.
A Llama Eats a Giraffe (and Vice Versa) commences with a quick soundclip then blasts directly into a scream-and-clean ridden, electronica-tinged frenzy. Moreover, the band is catchy and strikingly likeable. Peculiarity manifests itself relatively early in the lifespan of No Sir, Nihilism is Not Practical. Dead by Dawn starts with an interesting riff, and is immediately followed by very nice synthesizing effects; the song overall has the ability to latch onto your short-term memory, and youll be recalling its chorus for days. Mouth Like a Magazine commences with a simplistic drumbeat, but delves into light-heartedness almost at its inception. Similarly, its a good-natured tune, which completely arranges the scene for the eccentric If You Like Me Check Yes, If You Dont Ill Die. The latter features screams at the forefront of the song, and I must admit that the emotional strains are a welcome addition to Showbreads repertoire. Claps and a tambourine enter the mix at the 1:40 minute mark. Sampsa Meets Kafka is essentially a throwaway interlude, but So Selfish Its Funny retains redeeming traits. The Missing Wife is the first real differentiation were able to witness: clean guitar (banjo-esque tone) accompanies clean vox for the compositions entirety. The beginning synth effects of Welcome to Plainfield Tobe Hooper distinctly reminds me of Rackets and Drapes, if anyones heard of them. And the Smokers and Children Shall be Cast Down is good, as is the odd, punkish Stabbing Art to Death. The Dissonance of Discontent, Matthias Replaces Judas, and The Bell Jar completes the package.
Really, I have to recommend Showbread on the basis of their odd presentation/interpretation of music. Its true that No Sir, Nihilism is Not Practical will be an extraneous album in your collection, but its also true that itll satiate your longing for weirdness should that need arise.
7.5/10
Official Showbread website
Official Solid State Records website
