This week I am listening to “The Joy Of Motion” by Animals As Leaders
Technically sound, fast drums and guitars, strong mixture of electronica influences but Animals As Leaders do engage in musical masturbation with their cleverness at times and I wonder if they are just being too formulaic.
I can pick out individual tracks, e.g. Kas$cade or Tooth and Claw, after repeated listens but I couldn’t tell you “oh, this is that particular track by Animals as Leaders.”
You’ve shown me your one trick pony, now show me what else you got. But most importantly show me you can evolve stylistically or you’ll be consigned to the trash heap of history.