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The title track ‘Enter’ portrays just a sample of Dave Turncrantz’s drumming ability. His creativity, technicality and attention to detail are incredible. Mike Sullivan’s guitar is also unique. Perfecting every nook and cranny he really hits the spot with enticing phrases and intriguing melodies, pulling us in, leaving us begging for more. His talents truly shine on ‘Death rides a horse’. From the first second, you are blasted by the most explosive, epic riff to have ever been written. Seriously! Colin DeKuiper’s bass provides the album’s back-bone. His rolling rhythms are so catchy that inevitably your head can’t resist nodding along, your foot tapping in time. Russian Circles’ live performances are also incredible. Sullivan and DeKuiper expand on their recorded material through the use of samples and looping pedals which add to their already epic, atmospheric sound. All thee of the varied yet complimentary musical talents which make up Russian Circles, are really what make deserving of serious listening. I like everything about this album. It provides the listener with everything you could dream of, from intense guitar riffs and crashing drums to chunky baseline licks. ‘Enter’ is one of the best albums I have heard in a long time and I think Russian Circles can only get better and better. Also look out for there next album, ‘Station’ on Suicide Squeeze Records, it’s sure to be another joy to the ears. Forget Mc.Fly or Busted, Russian Circles run circles around ‘em. 10 stars By Daniel Martindale |
