YOU, YOU’RE A HISTORY IN RUST - DO MAKE SAY THINK
Instrumentalist act Do Make Say Think explores a broad range of sonic territory on its fifth full-length recording. The set opens with sparse drumming and a mellow jazz tempo of “Bound to Be That Way” before moving into the nine-minute “A With Living,” which crescendos into a wash of horns and layered vocals. The sharp, guitar-heavy “The Universe!” is propelled by an off-kilter rhythm courtesy of DMST’s two-drummer arsenal, and “A Tender History of Rust” has a twangy, folk feel replete with finger-picked guitar. “In Mind” closes the album with all the elements in place, building from pleasant acoustic guitar into a swell of horns, vocals and drums with a dash of distorted feedback. The dabbling in different sounds and textures results in a surprisingly cohesive effort for DMST, and one that successfully sustains interest throughout.(Constellation Records) Billboard
