Name: E
Brand: E

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CD-THRILL-423

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Colour

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Discogs ID

Discs

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2016-11-11

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

790377042320

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Genre US

Post Rock

Label US

Thrill Jockey

E defies expectations - while having no bassist, the sound is driving and with an emphasis on rhythm. "Delicate Fingers" is a great example of their inventive approach. The propulsive tom-heavy drumming of McCarthy in tandem with Sanford's specially crafted bass-tone stomp boxes provides a relentless drive. Each member sings on the album, bringing their own lyrics and melodies to the table, and sometimes crossing and interweaving with another's vocals. Where most bands with more than one singer might gravitate towards harmonies, E instead showcases each player's voice as an individual, with McCarthy even providing some of the albums fiercest vocal performance on the explosive "Candidate." Several songs find the band trading lyrical and vocal duties, such as "I Want to Feel Good," where Sanford's mantra "I want to feel good" trades off with Zedek's impassioned lyrics about immigration. The name E itself is representative of the band - a trio of lines, each equal in length, each sticking out equally from a base. Because each player is so distinguished and distinct in their playing styles, E is able to exhibit total control over their sound, while still focusing on having the freedom to experiment. Whether it's stomping on a wooden block housing the blade from a hacksaw for bass tones, or approaching the drum kit as a melodic instrument, the band said themselves, "it's about freedom."

Music US