East Of The Wall

East Of The Wall

Farmer’s Almanac

[3.5/5]

As far as band monikers go, East Of The Wall pale in comparison to the outfit from whose ashes they emerged: The Postman Syndrome. However, any metal band daring enough to title their debut full-length Farmer’s Almanac probably aren’t worried about playing by any of the genre’s rules. C’mon, Farmer’s Almanac? That shit’s just damn folksy! But backwards rubes these New Jersey dudes are most definitely not as they filter Cave In’s entire genre-traversing history through Cynic’s new-age/smooth-jazz metal-all without a pesky vocalist getting in the way. Those looking for hooky, hummable melodies will likely hear nothing but indistinct musician’s widdle. However, those on the prowl for progressive, dynamic post-metal that injects lushness and warmth into technically shrewd and structurally sound compositions will easily find something on Farmer’s Almanac to bang their brainy heads to. (FORGOTTEN EMPIRE) Kevin Stewart-Panko

 

 

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