Traindodge – I Am Forever
I Am Forever is the fifth full-length from Midwestern rock staples Traindodge and marks yet another large shift to the bands sound. It’s pretty amazing to go back roughly ten years and notice just how much the band has evolved and grown over that period of time. Starting out as a band that clearly was enamored by the sound of Giants Chair and Molly McGuire over their first couple of records, they’ve since grown into something that clearly can be claimed as their own distinctive sound.
I Am Forever in a way picks up where their previous album Wolves left off, putting an even heavier emphasis on synths and electronics that has by this point become an integral part of the bands music. While past releases have always shown flourishes of prog-rock influence to them, it’s safe say now that they are most certainly fans. Just take a look at the cover for example, that thing almost has to be a tip of the cap to all those wild LP covers that spanned the 70’s and some of the 80’s. Sort of keeping right within all of that is the music itself that is more than ever carried by key heavy tones and guitars that recall the harmonies of 70’s era hard rock. The track “The River” is certainly a shining example of this. All the while though, and most certainly the thing that I absolutely love about this band is that they maintain a certain familiarity and connection to their Midwestern rock roots that still manages to work its way into the music while continuing to add new and interesting elements. It all amounts to some of the finest moments that I’ve had the pleasure of hearing from the band, to be specific the track “Insisted Away” is a personal favorite that hits the sort of apex that Traindodge have become synonymous with over the years.
Traindodge – The Best Thing You Never Said [MP3]
While I Am Forever doesn’t officially come out until the beginning of December, it’s available now directly from Ascetic Records to order. If you’re a fan of the band, then well you probably already have this or plan on having it. If not, then pick this up and rock out. It’s obviously recommended.
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