Coincidentally, after remarking in my write-up of the Vegas/Moutheater split 7" a couple of weeks ago that I'd really like to hear more from Moutheater, I got an email from Thrashed! Records letting me know that they had actually already sent me a copy of "Lot Lizard". Released in late-2007, I believe this was the band's debut EP—recorded by Steve Albini, appropriately enough—and as anticipated these three tracks offer up the same high-quality dose of lightly noisy AmRep-ish influence. Think plodding basslines, angular riffing, some slick post-hardcore dissonance, perfectly harsh vocals, and that expertly warm, natural tonality you'd expect from Albini's handiwork. While slightly less "heavy" (and that's not a derogatory remark here) than the tracks from the split with Vegas, I'd say these three tunes offer a smidge more variety in terms of unexpectedly energetic bursts and tempo changes, but the overall aesthetic is definitely right in line with what I've now come to expect from the band. At this rate, the full-length they're slated to start recording at the end of the year should indeed yield some damn solid results. Good stuff...
Get It
Thrashed! Records (7")
Interpunk (7")
RevHQ (7")
iTunes (mp3)
Comments
i really like these guys, they were a nice new find in the past year or so.
10.29.2008 | By EMS
I would love to get my hands on this and the up-coming record.
Reminds me of a heavier and more metal sounding The Ghost. Seriously!
10.29.2008 | By Birkir
this song sounds interesting. i hope they will put something on CD in near future…
10.30.2008 | By Carlos
Not bad at all. Has a Hope Con kinda feel going on, which is a damn good thing in my view. Keen to hear more.
10.30.2008 | By manisthebastard
Hey man, your blog is awesome. Lets trade friends. We’ll link you and you link us.
Chris Carraba blows now and for the rest of time.
10.30.2008 | By trey
Hey Carlos, there’s a Moutheater cd ep entitled No Ballet that was released in between Lot Lizard and the split 7inch with Vegas.
11.1.2008 | By Andrew
Oh shit, I’m gonna have to try and grab one of those. Labels that release things on CD should NOT call themselves “Swim Harder Cassettes”, ha, ha!
11.1.2008 | By Andrew Aversionline
haha well it’s cassettes and cdr’s.
11.2.2008 | By Andrew