The Six Parts Seven - Casually Smashed To Pieces (Suicide Squeeze)
The Six Parts Seven hail from the U.S. and currently release their music through uber cool independent label Suicide Squeeze (Who also have the amazing Minus The Bear and Russian Circles, amongst others on their roster).
You may be able to class them as Post Rock, but for me they bring something refreshing to the table. Steering away from the typical quiet / loud formula, 6p7 bring a healthy dose of Alt. Country to the mix. Although 'Casually Smashed To Pieces' is purely instrumental, they still manage to develop songs and themes throughout. The album is straight to the point, sounds totally organic and thankfully never disappears into prog territory. Although not typical of most Post Rock stylings, they can clearly work the dynamics and sonically it makes perfect sense with plenty of lap steel, banjo and some well planned brass.
'Stolen Moments' is a definite favorite but the whole album works perfectly and is over before you know it. 6p7 have pulled off a mesmerizing piece of work, which in theory could have gone very wrong. They walk a very fine line but thankfully they seem to have exceptional balance.
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