Toronto’s Rockets Red Glare formed in 1999 and only played for a short 4 years. They released one 7” and two full lengths, and their brief discography leaves any fan of mathcore & post-rock wanting more. Elements of emo and free-jazz are also present here. Two of the members played in a popular, Canadian hardcore band before forming this more experimental project, and one can hear those roots as well. They’ve been compared to many disparate musical groups in various reviews; some critics mention Slint and Shellac, others Mission of Burma or June of 44. While all of these comparisons make sense, none do justice to the Rockets’ dynamic sound. Recently, I’ve been digging their 2nd release, Moonlight Desires (2003 Blue Skies Turn Black Records). Check out the song, “Bloomfield,” from the above mentioned album:
I love the rhythmic grooves and angular variations of the drummer; the vocals are fitting as well. I’ve been listening to this record nonstop over the last few days, so I wanted to share it with others. Their first self-titled album (2002 Sickroom Records) is equally worth checking out; just an all-around great, underrated band. Enjoy!
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