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Title: Not For Everyone, but yes, quite Good
Review: Like their debut, "Chrome Rats vs Basement Rutz" (called "Chromatics" on this site for some reason), the new "Plaster Hounds" is an album marked by stark minimalism. From the packaging (both Black and White) to the music itself, the band seems to have a perfect concept of subtlety. Which isn't to say "Plaster Hounds" isn't at times quite abrasive. Songs like "Monarch" sport their fair share of feedback and dissonance, so this certainly isn't your ambient Eno school of minimalism. The band has evolved into a much darker sound this time out, and has branched into the utilization of drum machines on a few songs. Though there are precendents for this sound, I think it's quite fair to say the Chromatics sound unique amongst their peers (other GSL bands like The Locust and Year Future are certainly mining different territory). So far, this is my favorite record of this year, and I'd readily recommend it to anyone who appreciates the non-dancey side of Postpunk.
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