Release
date: March 24th 2017. Label: Self Released. Format: CD/DD
Wounds
– Tracklisting
1.Impetus 04:21
2.Dog Days 04:16
3.Wounds 05:18
4.Undertow 05:09
5.Be Afraid 04:24
Members:
Martin X. Forster
Jürgen Baue
Christoph Schwaiger
Review
Noise/Sludge Rock
collective – Prototyper have just released their new EP – Wounds.
It's a collection of tracks that blend Noise Rock, Stoner Rock with a
heavy dose of Alternative Rock and Sludge grooves that allows Wounds
to become something of heavy beast at times.
Opening track –
Impetus – has some fine moments of Post-Rock riffage with
psychedelic noises allowing Prototyper to create heavy moments of
Tool-esque progressive sounds. The vocals are handled superbly well.
Second track – Dog
Days – opts for a more Alternative/Stoner Rock sound with the
Sludge Rock vibes appearing later on. It's quite fast paced and
sometimes it lacks focus compared to the opening track. Though
Prototyper soon pull things round for an exciting finish with some
nicely played heavy noise rock vibes being played at a fast pace.
Third track – Wounds
– is perhaps where Prototyper create the standout track on the EP
as they create a wide range of different sounds that is firmly in the
realm of Alternative/Stoner Rock with elements of Post-Rock making an
appearance again. The Tool influence is there lurking in the
background but Prototyper show they can create their own sound when
they play a more refined progressive and psychedelic sound.
The final two tracks –
Undertow and Be Afraid – offer a more dream-like and noise rock
driven sound especially with Undertow. It's a trippy affair with the
band taking their time in creating slowly played riffs. Though the
band soon return to the EP's earlier heavier sounds. Be Afraid is
pure Noise Rock territory as Prototyper change the mood of the EP yet
again. It's good to see that the band have written 5 songs that sound
vastly different to each other. As it makes their overall sound very
hard to categorize.
Overall, Wounds is a
very well produced and satisfying EP to listen to. Prototyper are a
band that are definitely worth your time as you will pleasantly be
surprised by what's on offer here.
Excellent and Highly
Recommended.
Words
by Steve Howe