alicewaits
March 14th, 2008, 11:01 AM
local band The Exit Strategy got reviewed by Pitchfork Media:
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/48982-city-of-microphones
The ever-present guitars and tight, unpredictable rhythms on the Exit Strategy's latest cover familiar ground, to be sure, but the band play it as if they're not only excited, but also privileged to have the chance to nod to their heroes. As soon as one pushes play, a forceful drumroll paves the way for a fade in of cascading quick strums, but it's a fake-out for the beefier, syncopated strut of "X-Rays". Its lyrics are vague ("performing research, performing X-rays from A to Z"), but the hook is broad and quickly ingratiating, and the ominous full-band patter of the bridge is where the Exit Strategy flash a little instrumental muscle. More manic Muppet Show drums bring in "Addition by Subtraction", along with a properly snaky guitar line and a breathless tempo throughout.
it's a long review, check out the link. it's nice to see local bands get national attention.
www.myspace.com/theexitstrategy
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/48982-city-of-microphones
The ever-present guitars and tight, unpredictable rhythms on the Exit Strategy's latest cover familiar ground, to be sure, but the band play it as if they're not only excited, but also privileged to have the chance to nod to their heroes. As soon as one pushes play, a forceful drumroll paves the way for a fade in of cascading quick strums, but it's a fake-out for the beefier, syncopated strut of "X-Rays". Its lyrics are vague ("performing research, performing X-rays from A to Z"), but the hook is broad and quickly ingratiating, and the ominous full-band patter of the bridge is where the Exit Strategy flash a little instrumental muscle. More manic Muppet Show drums bring in "Addition by Subtraction", along with a properly snaky guitar line and a breathless tempo throughout.
it's a long review, check out the link. it's nice to see local bands get national attention.
www.myspace.com/theexitstrategy