The Manifolds/DC Special
10 song EP
Needles and Pins Records
manifolds.com
Los Angeles has a knack for producing some of the loudest, crunchiest bands
in existence, and both the Manifolds and DC Special hold the torch high in
this regard. The Manifolds spit glass
and gravel from their amps. Shifting between no-holds-bared garage and bluesy
rock n' roll, they manage to pack a wallop into the 5 songs on that hold their
name on this EP. Reminiscent of the Super-Fuzz-Big-Muff days of the early
90's, the Manifolds sound is loud, obnoxious, and very, very, crusty. Qualities those are very
similar to their EP-mates DC Special. If you thought your ears were ringing
with the Manifolds, DC Special will shatter them. Volleys of feedback, and
heavy guitar compose the assault DC Special seems to prefer. While much of
the sound comes off as a nightmare-scape of bad rock, the lads of DC Special
still manage a sound that is palatable, though not exactly this reviewer's
fare. If you like your music
loud n' filthy, than this EP should peak your interest, and satisfy you desire
for lots of dirty rock n' roll.
-John Southern