Wayne Western - Grattan Heights

I imagine it doesn’t look too good when the first day after mentioning that the blog shouldn’t be affected by my recent starting of a new job, I end up not updating. Go figure. I still stand by that though, however updates might just start coming during any part of the day or night. So basically whenever I get a chance to, I will try.

Instrumental math-rock is a tricky deal with me. I love it, don’t get me wrong, but I am still somewhat young and probably have had my attention span ruined by television and video games in the not so distant past. So it’s always impressive when I can either run across or receive a disc of this nature that can hold my attention from start to finish. That’s why I love it, because when it’s done right it’s damn good. I recently have had this pleasure with the debut EP Grattan Heights from the Iowa City trio Wayne Western. Their brand spankin’ new EP has just been released on the always reliable Unfun Records. Much in the same vein as label mates Tenebre (who are also very much worth your time), Wayne Western play a form of instrumental math-rock that along with the technical side of it, also has welcomed focus on melody as well. As I mentioned earlier, when it’s done well then it really pays off and Wayne Western certainly have managed that on Grattan Heights. Definitely recommended.

Wayne Western – Grattan Heights [MP3]

For those looking to pick up Grattan Heights then head on over to Unfun Records and do so. It’s definitely worth checking out.