Ditch the Western cliches of musical sorrow. At no moment in this astonishing "search for Slavic melancholy" do EABS consent to gently weep. Instead, they roar forward, ablaze with unruly life. Most tracks center freewheeling sax over dense ensemble arrangements, intricate & at times challenging, but thrilling throughout. Some may miss the overt club & hip-hop elements of the Komeda tribute, but I think this is their best yet.
Recommended to absolutely everyone. contendo
Tblisi, Georgia band Sky Diving Penguins hone their approach to sharp, hooky power pop on their long-awaited debut, 20 years in the making. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 12, 2022