31 KNOTS – “Worried Well” LP

      I’d heard some good things about this record from friends who said I should check this out, so when it came my way I nabbed it.  This is fairly hard driving post indie rock fueled with a strong (often driving) bear, good melodies, and tons of energy.  The songs here vary from guitar-fueled dissonance to keyboard based art rock arrangements.  While the music on this album does have its unexpected, even aggressive, moments, there’s a feeling here that hard to explain but seems familiar and keeps the band from belly diving into some of the clichés indie rock has unfortunately slid into the last few years.  I know this disc has garnered some attention recently, but I have to admit this may be one of those instances where the attention is warranted.  Kudos to 31 Knots for creating one of 2008’s more unusual, yet compelling, releases.  (BOONE)

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