MOTHER OF ALL SAINTS

Another rocker from your Local 282, this one really sets a wide scope for the band and their music. A lot of this reminds me of Minutemen, and I would go as far to say that what the band is doing here is their quirky, avant garde take on the lighter side of post hardcore. The band also goes for less-is-more here, further cementing the comparison, and opening the door for a new type of genius from the Thinking Fellers. "Gentleman's Lament", "Catcher", and "Hive" are the best tracks. I especially loved "Hive", sounding like a rough, proggy relic from the early glory days of alt rock, while the early tracks are what particularly egg D. Boon and friends. The music here isn't so fun fun fun as their usual wonderful output, but it is as good and complex as ever, a whole new direction. Wonderfully played on all counts, very unique, an excellent and highly recommended record.