Listening to the self-titled EP from Tijuana-based band, Glasmus, offers a pleasant sensation of rock that without a doubt has been influenced by some post-rock and a little bit of post-punk. All these reasons provide the record and its six fantastic tracks with unique character.
With tones of rock, post-rock and a touch of post-punk, "We Are Machines" starts this EP in an energetic and catchy way, whose guitar and drums harmoniously provide an almost-electronic moment in which we can truly consider ourselves a musical machine.
Then "Delirium" appears with a sound that clearly expresses the title of the track itself, being that a good musical contrast after the first song of this EP and extending its notes almost in a frenzied and rhythmic manner. Not believing or understanding what is happening inside our own mind is a clear signal of the agitation transmitted by the lyrics of that track, which is followed by a slow, smooth and refined sound.
"Nomad" transmits solitude, softness and musical delight. With its philosophical lyrics, the song leads to a state of tranquility where questions have no answers at the same time as it captivates with a sad, -but pleasantly post-rockish- rhythm. While the questions asked in the song are not always answered, -and they will not be answered out of this context-, it is enormously appreciated the fact that we are driven into such an introspective joy through immersion within that slow and mildly predictable sound.
Loneliness and musical joy is afterwards interrupted by "Wake Up", which is loaded of rock and velocity that speed up the rhythm of this EP and offers a style that is less influenced by the previously enjoyed post-rock, even though the short length of this song. This track seems to be the stylistic transition that precedes the next song.
With a refreshing sound and lyrics, "Take Me" is one of those songs that hook you immediately with its rhythm and a smoothed and subtle agility. Subtlety continues on "The Coward", a smoother and calmer track that is harmoniously sweetened by a guitar full of tenderness and a bit of melancholy, which provide a good end to this EP.
All these reasons make Glasmus a band to follow.
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