A Place to Bury Strangers: s/t

Label: Killer Pimp

A Place To Bury Strangers claims to be “The Loudest Band in New York.” Whatever the case may be, they have at least captured that sense on their self-titled release, out on Killer Pimp Records. These boys from Brooklyn lay down a sonic assault that takes sounding “big” to an extreme. Frontman and guitarist Oliver Ackerman’s vocals are somewhat haunting while coming across as quite expressive and calming. Take note that “Loud” doesn’t necessarily mean hi speed rock n’ roll. This is a more delicate loud, intertwining the spacey and distorted, sometimes dance sounding drums, and painful yearning to create their own familiar yet unique sound.” From the opening track “Missing You” and its punk/surf guitar to ending with the six minute “Ocean,” you get a definite, and interesting rock n’ roll adventure. A Place To Bury Strangers does an impressive job of creating a sound that well, dark, and moody, is surprisingly big for a trio, and surprisingly good too. (Scott)