Let's get one thing straight: I'm not a hardcore fan, and normally I wouldn't have picked up a hardcore band's CD but When Giants Sleep are not among the formulaic and generic bands that pollute the scene these days.
From the very first song on the My Fight, Your Monsters EP, it's clear that the five young musicians behind this beast are honestly and humbly passionate about what they're playing. All six tracks have a distinct and sincere energy to them which I imagine would pulse through live audiences as much as they do on the record. The excellent production quality allows every note to ring clear and true.
There is nothing generic or boring about this particular strain of post-hardcore. Everything is in its right place, and every instrument is commandeered by musicians who know and love what they do. Even as a non-hardcore fan, that makes this EP stand out and makes the music infinitely more enjoyable.
For a band that's just over a year old, When Giants Sleep have completely outdone themselves on the writing and recording of this record, as well as putting real and tangible effort into the packaging of the EP as well. The artwork seems to compliment the music perfectly.
When Giants Sleep are a band that have a clear and exciting path ahead to a career in doing what they so clearly love with all their hearts, and the chemistry between the band members as performers and composers is evident in their music and their dedication to making this happen.
Buy this CD and support original Canberran music!
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