Search - Traindodge :: Wolves

"Their no-frills approach has an unmistakable ferocity and their recordings are almost unbelievably tight. With drum sounds that seem like they are lifted straight from Quicksand's Manic Compression, but with a more indie rock-infused approach - think Giant's Chair or even older Jawbox."- BASEMENT LIFE Here's where you pay attention - on Wolves, the fourth full-length from Traindodge, they've given all fans of rock reason to celebrate. Wolves fucking smokes! Slimmed-down to their original three-piece size, Traindodge is somehow even more of an awe-inspiring beast. Going ten years strong, the band has again created something lasting and real, while of course maintaining their trademark Bonham/John Paul Jones meets aggressive Midwest wall-of-sound indie rock. However, on Wolves, we find Traindodge leaning heavier on the synths than ever before, giving the mix a fresh, air-conditioned vibe. They can no longer hide their secret love of eighties prog/pop - Genesis, King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, Journey, Steely Dan, Talking Heads, Tangerine Dream - and if you love it, why fight it? Prospective record reviewers should familiarize themselves with said bands before attempting to properly review this release. Again recorded by mysterious über-skilled underground legend Carl Amburn (Moustrap Studio), Wolves spits in the face of your kid brother's cutesy lo-fi meanderings and ever-present trend-hopping scenesters. Dig it.