Today's album comes from a band called The Helen Earth Band with their album "Our Own Ghost City". The band has risen from the ashes of Counterfeit and Finch, with stylistic leanings much closer to the former. The music features great angular guitar work, varied time signatures, and an overall improved version of Counterfeits brand of post hardcore. The songs consistently paint contemplative atmospheres and music that draws the listener in, despite a lack of immediate pop sensibility or overt catchiness. The more upbeat tracks remind me of moments on Dameira's M(US)IC. The vocals from former Finch drummer Marc Allen provide strong melodies to accompany the wandering and technical musicianship, making "Our Own Ghost City" a solid debut effort. I recommend popping this sucker in on a solo night drive with the windows down and the speakers blaring.
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Buy It (also has a stream of the song "Shakencutt")
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