Atonal yelping over driving instruments bashing out bizarre time signatures. Group screams, trashing drums, locked-in bass, unusual guitar parts, and a clear fondness for Blood Brothers and Red Light Sting. These elements form a small part of what defines the Viking Club (formerly the Explanation), whose unique style has a tendency to either alienate or consume those who witness their intense live show. On this two-song disc, the band blast through "Our Friends/Our Enemies and the incredible "Everyones A Photographer, whose opening cry of "This is not a mistake can be viewed as the perfect mantra for a band whose bizarre musical approach leaves listeners with a love-it-or-hate it choice. For those who chose to love it, this disc is yours to appreciate for the wonderfully original work that it is.
(Independent)Viking Club
Viking Club
BY Sam SutherlandPublished Jul 1, 2004