Spacehorse...

I wrote something about Spacehorse last year on a much lesser incarnation of this blog, but that was then, so I’ve decided to go back and touch upon them again.

I was fairly impressed with their self-titled EP that they released last year through Matt Anderson’s own Gravity Records, who also serves as the drummer in Spacehorse. The band also includes vocalist Russell White (Camera Obscura, Champagnekiss), bassist Adam Gunsiphen (Nullfied), and guitarist Scott Bartilonni (Heroin, Clikitat Ikatowi). The music is firmly rooted in the members past in key hardcore/punk bands of those mentioned. However, it’s been molded into something a bit more refreshing and surprisingly catchy for music of this nature. The songs are just as you would expect, nothing clocking in at over 2 minutes plus, burning through song after song. They never sound dated however, which I think is a fairly high achievement when looking at a record such as this. They’ve managed to be innovative enough to add to a classic sound while still maintaining a sense of nostalgia and the energy that surrounded the genre at one time. It’s nothing that will drop jaws or break any new ground, but it’s a good portion of straight up hardcore that I think can be enjoyed and appreciated by many, so give it a listen.

Spacehorse – Burn Your Kerosene [MP3]
Spacehorse – Double Zero [MP3]
Spacehorse – Hang Your Child [MP3]

There should be record out soon, if it isn’t already. I say that because I can’t honestly find out if it’s available or not. The target date was late June according to Day After Records, but there hasn’t been any update on that and I can’t find it for purchase, so I assume it’s still waiting in the wings. Despite that, you can still check out new material from the EP, which is called Ghosts of the Civil Living, on their MySpace. So head on over there for some more great tunes.

You can also purchase their self-titled EP over here.