RATING: 4 out of 5
Austin's For Those Who Know’s self-titled debut EP shows that they deserve to be noted among those fueling Austin’s ongoing indie rock revival. Blending British post-punk and new wave influences such as Joy Division with the full tone of American bands of the late-80’s/early-90’s such as the Pixies, For Those Who Know’s sound is quietly dense, layering loud, full guitars with hushed vocals to create a soft beauty. On point and creative drum tracks consistently drive the music forward, with the off-kilter beat of “Perfect” being the album’s high point in this regard. “Night At The Danceclub” and “Grow Old Together And Die” will likely be the two standout tracks, each being more representative of a different branch of the band’s influences. The former has a sparser, more eerie arrangement driven by a minimal drumbeat, while the latter is dominated by its thick guitar sound.
-joaqin black
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