The N.E.C. ‎– IS 12"

The N.E.C. ‎– IS 12"

"The band's music is psychedelic at its core, however it's everything that is built on top that makes it unparalleled. The hard, aggressive and ripping guitar lines that peak and build to often-chaotic and noisy crescendos are accentuated by how tight the rhythm section anchors the band and carries the cadence. Cyrus Shahmir (guitar and vocals), Jay Royals (drums), James Oh (bass) and Chris Kaufmann (guitar) craft music that's very "in your face," but can still be dramatic and powerful even at slower tempos. But they're definitely at their best when building peaks that are often somewhat tribal...Nonetheless, aside from their magnificent recordings, it's their live shows that have attracted the attention from everyone in the local scene today. Their shows utilize the loud vintage amplifiers that have helped define their sound, but more than that, it's their ability to take songs they've already written and expand upon them in a live setting." Performer Magazine Jan 2010