What to make of this? MS are a Leeds based duo, with instrumentation of drums and keyboard (‘plus bespoke ship’s wheel oscillator). On the evidence of the two tracks on this 10” / download EP, their brand of uber-prog-rhythm-rock (as they call it) is every bit as deranged and complex as the press release claims, and the addition of wind and brass courtesy of the Muckestra on ‘Albatross Silly Albatross’ only adds to the wildness of the ride. Solid grooves suddenly shudder to a halt for time out to take manic jazz detours, and the treated vocals pile on the layers of lunacy.
Flipside ‘Beefy Bells’ is the Christmas single Yes never made. It all adds up to a whole heap of proggy madness.
Completely OTT and utterly daft, but also rather enjoyable.
Mucky Sailor Online
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