Release
date: October
07th
2019. Label: Self
Released.
Format: DD
Destinesia
– Tracklisting
1.Drinks,
Drugs & Depression 03:37
2.Homesick
03:05
3.Daymare
Dilemma 04:37
4.Nosedive
02:16
5.Wooden
Shards 05:5
Members
S.
U. - vocals
M.
T. - guitar
T.
H. - bass/vocals
C.
H. - drums/vocals
Review
Destinesia
is the new EP from Sludge/Grunge/Fuzz Rock quartet Monotonist. I’ll
be brutally honest and say this isn’t the best produced EP
currently out there. Though the band do have a quite an interesting
and varied sound that’s quite different and addictive in places. As
the band play a mixture of Sludge, Grunge, Fuzz and Noise Rock with a
twisted Industrial Punk Rock sensibility.
The
EP lasts for 20 minutes though it’s packed full or harsh grooves
and nightmarish noises but the band still include a few “poppier”
moments within the EP. The vocals fall within the Sludge/Punk style
of vocals but they’re quite easy to fully understand.
Though
it’s the music where Monotonist impress the most as they play a
powerful style of Sludge/Grunge/Noise Rock with a devilish Fuzz Rock
groove hidden in the background. The EP is quite socially aware and
the band’s lyrics reflect this throughout.
For a
debut EP this is a promising start for Monotonist and I want to hear
more from the band. Though it has to be with better production values. They
have the talent and vision to go a long way. Lets hope their next
release isn’t too far away.
Check
these guys out. As they’re definitely worth your time. Fantastic
stuff….
Words
by Steve Howe