Octane Blue- "73 Seconds Remembered Forever"
True abstract art doesn't often come in the form of music, but I dare say
it's taken shape in the band known as Octane Blue. They have molded their
pleading vocals and unfrequented chaotic screams into carefully-calculated
songs. The band often does math-rockin' instrumentals (a la Roadside
Monument on I Am the Day of Current Taste), but also alludes to soft and
experimental indie-rock. Luscious and heart-wrenching harmonies fill the air
as they sing "dedicated and lost" ("Dedicated Logistics"). The song actually
ends on a really rockin' solo you might hear on an early Starflyer 59
record. Intense intros and odd-chords make its way on songs like "Remember
Jonah," "217," and "Atlantic Avenue," but they will turn into a beautiful
melodic hardcore or indie-rock ballad. The liner notes adorn hand-drawn
images of airplanes and of Chornobyl, maps, watches, nature, candles, and
other artistic/poetic pictures.
I think I may have to explain why I am having such a hard time writing this
review. This band was recommened to me by a friend on-line who played with
one of the guitarists when he was in Substance. He said it was "right up my
alley." And he was right. I feel like Octane Blue has taken out all my
feelings and emotions and transposed them into beautiful, chaotic, pleading,
and lonely songs. Lyrics about struggling with God and just trying to make
it through tomorrow. So it's hard because all my feelings are in those songs
and I can't transpose them for you. I have been playing guitar for a while
now, and what they play, I have devised myself as well. But no one around
here is accepting of my kind of artistic music. I must thank Octane Blue for
their willingness to share their hearts and creativity. May the Heavenly
Muse of Music shine upon you.
Lars-O-Meter: 10 out of 10.
Favorite Song: "Dedicated Logistics"
Record Label: Burnt Toast Vinyl