As with a lot of stuff lately, this excellent demo has been sitting on my desk for far too long. The Read are a promising post-punk inspired band from Cincinnati, Ohio. The band’s four song demo showcases a fresh approach to a genre that desperately needs it. Echoing the subtle brilliance and dynamics of Q And Not U as well as legends like Gang Of Four, The Read return the punk energy back to a diluted post-punk genre. From the start, The Read provide a cunning mixture of intelligence and musicianship. At first the band’s lyrics might come off as nonsensical. Yet, after closer examination, the band is raging and protesting against societal norms and the apathy that it breeds. All the while, the band is able to balance their message with a sense of humor and playfulness. As a bonus on this demo, the band included four newer songs from the band’s upcoming full-length. They continue the band’s rhythmic and joyful assault on the senses. “Dissent Is Sexy,” is a rough, but impressive look into the beginnings of a band poised to make a real statement.
Genre: Indie/Post-Punk
RIYL: Q And Not U, Gang Of Four, !!!
Label: Self-Released
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