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Genre: experimental post-hardcore Rating:  Check Out: “The Salesman, The Husband, The Lover,” “Disappear (Oubilette),” “Stay Small”  Myspace, Purevolume |
Before you even consider listening to this album, take heed of the ‘experimental’ genre that they’re a part of. Because once you listen to “Swallow People Whole,” the opening track, you’ll understand that this band isn’t just experimental; they’re beyond it. The only band that I’ve ever heard who comes close to imitating TREOS’s style is The Appleseed Cast, and even they aren’t nearly as dark, ambient, and cohesive. In short, this album is a winner on all counts.
All of my reviews for my favorite albums will show that I adore the lyrics just as much (if not more) than the actual music. For The Earth Sings Mi Fa Mi, my lyrical obsession was more that satisfied. Every song here has been written carefully, so that the lyrics tell a massive story. “The Salesman, The Husband, The Lover,” is probably the best commentary on broken families that I’ve heard in a long time. “Disappear (Oubilette)” has a very simple chorus that begins with, “Don’t let me disappear, don’t let me fall apart,” and that cry has never sounded more desperate or more serious.
I still don’t remember how I stumbled upon this band’s myspace page, but once I did, I never looked back. This is an album that you need to listen to over and over again just to understand. But I promise you, once you’ve understood it, you’ll realize it’s worth as well. Also, make sure you check out their Wikipedia link above for more information on how the album title was decided on.
Tags: the earth sings mi fa mi, the receiving end of sirens, TREOS
