Ampere is forever. Everyone knows who they are and what they mean to the current punk scene and the punk scene in general, both past, present, and future. This split has been in the works for a long time and the songs were birthed back in 2012 after the release of Like Shadows.
Ampere has always been consistent while still progressing. "Parallels" is no exception. There is that classic Ampere chaos but with more structure to the individual parts. There is this slower riffy part in the middle that is so good. This band will never cease to amaze me with their musicianship, and Stephen's vocals and lyrics will always be top tier for me. This song is my favorite by them, and somehow they always manage to take a minute and a half song and make it so full.
"Holding Pattern" is a little slower in the opening and it's really nice. I love Andy's drums at the end where he does those insane drum roll fills. I love that so much.
Ampere close out with "On Form & Function" which is a great way to end it. Real chaotic and wonderful and then this great slow fade to the end. Really melodic and trance-like. Just follow them.
Raein is one of the best screamo bands, and I hate using that word because its meaning has changed so much, but this is REAL screamo. They are from Italy and have members of one of the greats, La Quiete. The band has been around for a good bit and went quiet back in 2008 before coming back in 2011 with a new album followed by a split with Loma Prieta, and most recently a new ep titled Perpetuum, and this awesome split.
Raein's sound has matured over the years. I'm sure everyone remembers "Tigersuit." It's a great song and fun as hell but these Italian's have grown a bit since then. Their sound is more post-rock / post-punk, and it's so good.
"Comete" has this great shoegaze vibe to it with these really great high guitar parts followed by a really strong steady bass-driven instrumental part. The lyrics have that great chant aspect to them. Like everyone is singing and the shows would be so fun to be a part of. This song is so solid. That little riff at the end too. Yup.
Only two tracks from Raein and "Spaccare Il Mondo" is their last effort. Again we get a great shoegaze vibe. The guitar and really spacey. It's so nice. I love the direction the band took. I love that they are taking the shoegaze / post-whatever sound that is going wild, and they did it in their style. It still says Raein all over it, but new Raein. I think this is their best stuff to date. I'm excited.
Get the record now from No Idea Records.
Stream it from Brooklyn Vegan.
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