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Lower Definition - News
Lower Definition - The Greatest Of All Lost Arts
| 20-10-2008 19:17 | 1 reaction(s) | add reaction | add news |
 REVIEW.
Upon receiving this CD, I read the bio on the back and thought ‘Wow…This band “mesh power and catchiness that recall Faith No More and Glassjaw”’. Well what a surprise; A label trying to name drop some massive acts, in hopes of tricking a reviewer. Well thanks all the same Ferret, but I have two ears that work perfectly fine, and I need no help in drawing comparisons to other big name acts in order to conduct my review.
What the bio should have said was “San Diego’s Lower Definition bring absolutely nothing new to the table, but they excel in their delivery and sincerity.” Then I might have actually agreed with them. I can see the Glassjaw resemblance, only in the fact that Lower D vocalist Matt Geise can at times sound like one Mr D Palumbo, especially (and suspiciously) at the beginning of Pueblo Cicada. As for the Faith No More comparison? I’m still really confused where the fuck they pulled that from.
Onto the actual CD, and opening track For Satellite is a perfect summation of what Lower D is all about. With double kick pummeling behind the intricate riffing that draws the similarity to TREOS, Lower D flow from slow melodic moments, into brooding breakdowns, which normally ruins things for me in this type of genre. With the rhythm guitar churning away on the breakdown, guitarist number two is noodling away with a clever riff over the top, and the two parts compliment each other very well.
The Ocean, The Beast continues where For Satellite left off, before Miami Nights kicks in with a pretty soft jazzy sounding guitar, that sets the tone for the rest of the track really well. The Choreographer and Versus Versace showcase Lower D’s ability to drift from their melodic wavering guitars into their heavier side of things, and they do it with ease.
Aforementioned Pueblo Cicada kicks with some Glassjaw-esque vocals, and features guest vocals from Johnny Craig from Emarosa (formerly of Dance Gavin Dance). Craig provides a fitting cameo that gives the track a taste of difference from the rest, with his husky yet soaring voice. His Silent Film features the album’s most sombre moments, with a down-toned build up working well with the progressing vocals, and one of the album’s catchiest riffs.
Production duties were taken on by Kris Crummet, who is responsible for the awesome production on Closure In Moscow’s The Penance And The Patience EP. Crummet is proving to be one of the industry’s hottest new producers yet to hit elite status, and will surely be a common name in the world of punk and hardcore in years to come. His work on The Greatest Of All Lost Arts is second to none, and has brought out the best in Lower Definition.
CONCLUSION.
Whilst far from original, Lower Definition offer sincerity that more than makes up for their lack of invention. If you’re going to attempt something that’s been done to death, make sure your delivery is as believable and honest as this debut. The Greatest Of All Lost Arts will grow on you with every listen, and is a stable sign of things to come from Lower Definition. |
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30-10-2008 01:11 deis | 
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| In my opinion this band is absolutely amazing!
You talked so much about glassjaw and Palumbo, this is not the case here dude..
Indeed they sound similar in their approach and a few vocal parts but the overall is frickin different! The transitions from heavy to jazzy soft and the breakdowns are absolutely blended by them!
I dont know if u heard their previous EP but it is as much good as the current album..
For me this is among the best albums I heard this year for sure.
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