Since The Life and Times formed, oh, roughly 1,825 days ago and began disarming audiences and critics with unbelievably loud yet relentlessly beautiful music, the main constant for the band has been how uncategorizable they’ve remained. Sure, they’re a “rock band”, but one that skirts the boundaries of this word in each song, tipping their collective cap to the giants that loom in each melody.
Yes, they’re still moody, spacey, sonically overwhelming, symphonic and always grandiose. But threading these traits together is the same obsessive attention to detail from singer Allen Epley, drummer Chris Metcalf and bassist Eric Abert that was the calling card of Suburban Hymns (DeSoto) and each subsequent release. The music made for their 2nd full length release Tragic Boogie (Arena Rock) reflects a process that’s even more detail-obsessed than earlier efforts.
And though they have made a record for the ages, the live show is the proof. Blisteringly loud, unbelievably lush and brilliantly lit with white light, the sound created by these 3 gentlemen belies their numbers. The muscular 26″ kickdrum thump of songs like ‘Fall of the Angry Clowns’ is not just heard live but felt in the belly. ‘Let It Eat’ recalls Blonde Redhead in 5th gear at 125mph, anchored by Eric Aberts’ headbob-inducing bassline by the time we reach the chorus.
Releases:
- “Suburban Hymns” Vinyl LP
- “The Magician” Vinyl LP
- “Tragic Boogie” Vinyl LP
- “Day II b/w Day III” 7″
- “No One Loves You Like I Do” LP
Website: http://www.thelifeandtimes.com
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