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8 out of 10
Marvin's Revolt are a dynamic Danish trio who display much invention.
Jerky time signatures rub up nicely against melodic chord structures. Their skewed, ever-twisting riffs jostle for space in between busy poly-rhythms without the end result sounding awkward and cluttered. They generate a lively energy and generally forgo any calmer, drowsier moments that may cause your attention to waver.
It's challenging music but in the way the band challenge themselves to produce something original, not in terms of it being a challenge to sit through and enjoy.
They have a crunchy, clanging sound but there are pleasingly diverse elements at work; 'Add. Edit. Kill' demonstrates a gentler acoustic side that still maintains a catchy, fidgety charm while 'Times Will Change' boasts a nice kind of post-rock male voice choir portion.
In line with other Scandinavian bands, Marvin's Revolt sing their English lyrics with an American twang but this suits them perfectly as they seem more than capable of matching up to the best prog-pop math-rockers the US has to offer. This is a hugely impressive clutch of songs that deserve greater exposure.
Listen: www.myspace.com/marvinsrevolt
Tracklist:
1. Deliberate Deeds
2. Bugs In Time
3. New Years In Warsaw
4. All Who Float Have Not Sunk In
5. Add.Edit.Kill
6. Multiple Fractures
7. Folks Ain't Sleeping
8. Times Will Change
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