20 Buck Spin cap another banner year for their label with this split release from two of the best bands on their roster. DREAM UNENDING waylay the CURE-isms of the brilliant 'Song of Salvation' for slower tempos & a heavy grunge feel with bluesy leads & extended solos ala 90s METALLICA and even PEARL JAM (but with pitch black vocals). On their side, WORM continue sharpening their death metal attack, adding ethereal synths to the mix that amp up the cosmic & otherworldly elements of their music even higher. Whether this is just a one-off (two-off??) or an exciting tease of what's to come from both bands, this is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

20 Buck Spin cap another banner year for their label with this split release from two of the best bands on their roster. DREAM UNENDING waylay the CURE-isms of the brilliant 'Song of Salvation' for slower tempos & a heavy grunge feel with bluesy leads & extended solos ala 90s METALLICA and even PEARL JAM (but with pitch black vocals). On their side, WORM continue sharpening their death metal attack, adding ethereal synths to the mix that amp up the cosmic & otherworldly elements of their music even higher. Whether this is just a one-off (two-off??) or an exciting tease of what's to come from both bands, this is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

DUSTY PATCHES is the project of Chicagoan Patrick Mitchell also of the band NEW COLOR. Simultaneously minimal & expansive sounding, Mitchell uses synths, modular & simple drum programming to create some heady electronic music.

Can you believe it's been 10 years since The Colour and the Shape album? On their SIXTH album, they've enlisted Gil Norton to man the control board again. They've added some piano and a string section and you really could put ECHOES and COLOUR up against each other in a battle. Pat Smear (GERMS, NIRVANA) is back, Dave's a father, and the boys have grown up! You can no longer call the Foo Fighters that ex-Nirvana, ex-Sunny Day Real Estate band anymore! Rumour has it that "The Pretender" is about Courtney Love and her manipulative ways over Kurt. Dave opens up...... The last track, (yes a piano ballad) is just brilliant. as Mr Burns would say: "Excellent......." very recommended!

Can you believe it's been 10 years since The Colour and the Shape album? On their SIXTH album, they've enlisted Gil Norton to man the control board again. They've added some piano and a string section and you really could put ECHOES and COLOUR up against each other in a battle. Pat Smear (GERMS, NIRVANA) is back, Dave's a father, and the boys have grown up! You can no longer call the Foo Fighters that ex-Nirvana, ex-Sunny Day Real Estate band anymore! Rumour has it that "The Great Pretender" is about Courtney Love and her manipulative ways over Kurt. Dave opens up...... The last track, (yes a piano ballad) is just brilliant. as Mr Burns would say: "Excellent......." very recommended!

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