I hate the word epic; I’ve always felt that internet nerds have played the word out over the years, stripping it of all meaning. What was once meant to describe only the most lofty and grand things, now is used to describe things as mundane as haircuts and naps. This pet peeve has caused me to hesitate when it comes to applying this tag to any of the new music I come across. The streak is finally broken though, because “Why There Are Mountains”, the self-released debut from Brooklyn’s Cymbals Eat Guitars is nothing short of epic.
“Why There Are Mountains” brings that guitar driven indie rock vibe that is lost in the current obsession with lo-fi and shitgaze. Massive walls of sound, rich screams, delicate Rhodes lines all swirl together for a completely engrossing experience. In a period where less is considered more, it was very refreshing to listen to something so sweeping and polished. It is even more impressive considering that the album is self released, some of the bigger label indie lately doesn’t sound as good. The attention to detail creates a powerful experience and one of the first pleasant surprises of 2009. Despite a weak band name, Cymbals Eat Guitars are no doubt a band to watch out for. This debut is impressive to say the least, and is hopefully a sign of much more to come.
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