Cinemechanica Teaches The Martial Arts...

I featured a song (“Brain Tarp”) by this band on a previous mix; I think it was possibly last months. Anyway, I’ve kind of since then slept on writing about the debut album from the guys in Cinemechanica. Their album The Martial Arts is out now on Hello Sir Records and compiles nine songs of pure technical rock devastation.

Compact is a good choice for a word to describe the band as a whole. The music is quick and the guitars change on a dime. There is no time to think about what you just heard as you’ll promptly be interrupted by something equally or more impressive only a few seconds later. As all over the place as this band appears to be, this is the sound of controlled chaos. I have no doubt in my mind the members of Cinemechanica know exactly what they are doing with their instruments. If you aren’t paying attention to what’s going on during this record, you very quickly will be upon further listening. The group abandons the simple melodies and opts instead to play off one another, showcasing the talented guitars of both Bryant Williamson and Andy Pruett. It’s post-hardcore, however it’s the technicality and influence of Don Caballero mixed with the likes of something rock driven and punchy as Drive Like Jehu. The Martial Arts is a highly impressive effort from this Athens, Georgia group. Obviously Cinemechanica’s sound is deep rooted in musical past, but that’s not to say it should be ignored or disregarded in any way, as music like this should of never left anyway.

Cinemechanica – Yen [MP3]
Cinemechanica – I’m Tired of Paul McCartney [MP3]
Cinemechanica – Bruckheimer [MP3]

You can pick up Cinemechanica’s album The Martial Arts over at their label Hello Sir Records.