Release
date: June
12th
2018. Label: Self
Released.
Format: CD/DD
Respective
Orbits
– Tracklisting
1.Fits
03:58
2.Thermals
04:19
3.58
Rue Madame 04:19
4.Bleeder
03:53
5.Cold
Star 04:15
6.Laugh
05:22
Members
Crif
Golding
Ed
Jusko
Brian
Mason
Andy
Schmitz
Charlie
Street
Review
Respective
Orbits is the new record
from Rochester, New York, heavy rock riff merchants – CHRMR. The
album has a slightly different feel and narrative from their
self-titled debut EP. As the guys have gone for a more 90s sounding
Alt-Rock/Metal groove and perhaps even early 2000’s post-hardcore
sounds from bands such as At The Drive-In.
The
band still employ similar Noise Rock, Grunge, Space Rock, Stoner Rock and Sludge
Rock riffs that appeared on their debut EP. However Respective Orbits
offers a the listener a more comprehensive sound with real
intelligence to match. The album may take time to fully understand
but that’s perhaps down to CHRMR not settling for one standard
sound but for a wide range of different musical elements.
The
album is quite soulful with second song Thermals being one of my
favourite songs. The huge soaring vocals from the start feel inspired
by Chris Cornell and most notably his Audioslave days. The heavy
music offers a fine balancing act between Post-Hardcore, Grunge and
Alternative Metal. I can feel slight influences to System Of A Down
as well. Though that could be just me looking too much into things.
Other
songs on the album such as 58 Rue Madame, Bleeder and Laugh are the
other standout songs on the album with CHRMR playing more in-depth
and equally progressive sounding loud and angry heavy rock that shows
a band not afraid to experiment with their own sound and take the
listener on a deep meaningful journey.
Respective
Orbits is a great evolution and huge step forward in CHRMR’s
overall sound and one that leaves you wanting more. Hopefully the
band’s next release
will have a few more songs. As the album is quite too short and
I want to hear more from his hugely talented band.
Excellent
and Highly Recommended.
Words
by Steve Howe
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