Sometimes
when you have a split album, it’s important not to have the bands sound too
much the same. Other times, you don’t
want them to sound too different because then you run the risk of crossing too
many genres. It really is a fine line
to walk, and this split from Forget the Times and The Electric Nature makes
great use of working together.
Forget
the Times has the sound of destruction. It’s
not hardcore, per se, but it is instrumental indie rock that borrows from bands
like Weezer, Red Hot Chili Peppers and I’m also pretty sure that someone in
this band really likes Mudhoney.
The Side
A of this has a great feel of an empire falling or if you’re into the religious
side of things perhaps Jesus dying. I
like to think of it as the beginning of a kaiju movie when Godzilla comes in,
fights with Mothra and destroys all too many buildings.
If
Forget the Times is destroying the world, The Electric Nature is rebuilding
it. They have a sort of dance pop rock
with a certain clank to it that would either be the resurrection of Christ or
everyone rebuilding their homes and businesses after realizing that Mecha
Godzilla has driven Godzilla back into the ocean.
Oh, and
kudos to Forget the Times on their side being recorded live. I did not realize it until the very end when
I heard the applause.
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