BEAT OF THE MESOZOIC (EP)

I picked this EP up on vinyl recently because I happened to find it and remember hearing this band name associated with the beginning of the RIO musical movement which I am somewhat fond of. The cover was fairly intriguing as well, and so I brought it home and put it on. The music is very rhythm oriented, and with lots of violently melodic piano passages leading the way. What amazed me was how each song was very tight sounding, and how well the band members stuck together with their playing through such chaotic melodies. Also, the sampled drums or the drum machine on this sounds very fitting, and it interests me to see/hear bands that don't use an orthodox lineup for rock music (because this usually ends up being much much more than just rock music). If you're into RIO, though this album is short, it is certainly somewhat essential.