Russian Circles - Enter

Russian Circles
Enter
Flameshovel Records
Grade: A-

Thank God for bands like Russian Circles; there aren’t enough of them. That is in reference to the Chicago-based three-piece’s instrumental attack that nails a wide swath of sounds – indie rock, punk, prog, metal, ambient – into one flowing package of goodness. Composed of guitarist Mike Sullivan, bassist Colin DeKuiper, and drummer Dave Turncrantz, the six songs on Enter don’t shift awkwardly between sounds, but instead weave and layer to make a gorgeous picture. If you are getting the correct image in your head, Russian Circles bring up comparisons to Explosions in the Sky and Pelican. While Russian Circles are heavier, more rock structured, and slightly less majestic than those two bands, there is enough across the forty-four minutes to enjoy. Hopefully, Russian Circles will further progress and unleash mind-blowing uber-tight affairs in the near future.