So I thought I was done with the back catalog of Maryland based Hardcore band Turnstile. Then I stumbled onto this four track EP for Pop Wig records. Released two years prior to their major label debut Space & Time it includes a song from that record split into two on Side A and another two fresh tracks to be enjoyed on Side B! It all comes from a different recording session that has a warm "live" feel to it. The drums are crisp, punchy with a healthy dose of reverb that other instruments share to give it this roomy lively feel. Its a big and spacious sound the instruments fill with clarity.
This four track doesn't showcase Turnstile's emerging eclecticism, all the songs are meat and bones Hardcore with a crunch and their curation for the best riffs and grooves. The songs new to my ears are on just about par with their current form. Move Thru Me deploys some gang shouts between pinch harmonics as big tom drums and guitar leads builds up the songs momentum through its two repeated sections to an almost big slam of the main riff at the end that's just an iteration of a drum pattern.
This four track doesn't showcase Turnstile's emerging eclecticism, all the songs are meat and bones Hardcore with a crunch and their curation for the best riffs and grooves. The songs new to my ears are on just about par with their current form. Move Thru Me deploys some gang shouts between pinch harmonics as big tom drums and guitar leads builds up the songs momentum through its two repeated sections to an almost big slam of the main riff at the end that's just an iteration of a drum pattern.
Its a somewhat lack luster conclusion but the following Fuck Me Blind makes marks with its dissipating lyrics of ideas, boundaries and liberties. Effeminate vocals feature in the "wash it all away" section as the song shifts into summery pop and grunge vibes of the 90s for an uplifting finish to an otherwise fast and energetic listen of aggression and empowering Hardcore attitude. Its a great little find to squeeze more from a band I am highly anticipating another great record from whenever that may be. Turnstile have definitely been a favorite new discovery for me this year!
Favorite Track: Fuck Me Blind
Rating: 6/10