Burning Churches EP
1.When Faces Change
2.The Burning Churches
3.Cool Death
4.Slimey Leech
5.Tooth and Nail
6.Killing Children
I'm a little way to late on this band, and for that, I apologize. Crazy Spirit is one of the fewer bands coming straight out of NYC that definitely display some chops; reviewers even compared the vibe found on this EP with renowned bands such as the Germs and Cheetah Chrome Motherfuckers. Why I would not pay attention to band much sooner I'm unsure, but it's hard now to even put this down.
I was reading an interview about the band from Accept the Darkness a couple months back and I was pretty impressed with how fearless this band was, prompting me to check this EP. It standouts compared to most of the 7 inches I've came across in awhile, showcasing a style all their own. The sludgy bass sounds, drumming that would mirror an early discharge record, all topped with Darby Crash-esque vocals that would make any punk's back shiver.
One of my favorites that basically on repeat at this very moment is Slimey Leech, a track that honestly left an impression from the start. The hypnotic guitar intro, intense build up, and Bleb Farnslarven's nasally vocals all made an unholy combination on my ears. The track has all the components of a classic, at least in the inner circles of today's underground scene.
"Cool death" has that same essence found on slimey leech, however providing different paces throughout, going from a buildup to high speed to then pacing slowly, sort as it just finished making it's attack. The lyrics leave a grimy impression, particularly "so many eyes, so many legs. take me now, cool death". "Tooth and Nail" is a different take, striking the ear's with a massive attack that will leave anyone in the dust.
This band is definitely a band to keep an eye out for, if you've haven't already. I'm anxiously anticipating future releases or tours that would come across Chicago soon. Anywho, I'm sure you can find links of this album on various other blogspots so instead I'm leaving you the band's blog. I'm also posting a link to another blog, in case some might want to preview their demo beforehand. Till then, thanks again. I'm hoping by next week I'll post a review up for the new Raw Nerve cassingle tape.
Crazy Spirit Blogspot
Terminal Escape
