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The Midwestern

The Midwestern (2006)
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Published on February 9th 2007


The Midwestern's band name should automatically make the music on their EP self-explanatory, but if not, here's the deal: If your thing is methodical, well-thought out, midwest-tinged indie math rock then this band's self-titled EP is waiting for you.

Slights hints of both Jawbreaker and earlier Polyvinyl permeate the four songs, and even a couple Queens of the Stone Age-rock riffs appear at one point. This type of diversity is definitely needed for five-minute instrumental jams ("Molson Golden") like the ones on The Midwestern, though a song or two features a little bit of rough vocal work. "Southwester" has a nice bounce and flow about it, and that's something I'd really like to hear capitalized on.

The warm, `70s-inspired color scheme of the artwork adds a bit to the release, but not quite enough to make it everlasting. I think the Midwestern's songs could be a lot livelier, and when they do choose to take on that level of energy things will really hit the bulls-eye. For now, there are some strays only hitting the outer circles, but at least they're hitting something altogether.

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    Anonymous (February 16, 2007)

    can i just say that i fucking love it when links to the music are put at the end of reviews. saves an unneeded trip through google.

    Anonymous (February 10, 2007)

    weird. art work makes me feel warm and calm.

    Anonymous (February 9, 2007)

    they dont sing at all, do they?

    Anonymous (February 9, 2007)

    i wanna hear this really bad because the art makes me feel good

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