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THE REVIEW
The fathers of emo?
No. It's hardcore school. Records to be touched with veiled hands.
Loud and smiling songs against our conformist face. No band, in 1991, in the noise hardcore scene, divinely fused the 70s and the present.
But there's also the future.
A square and precise bass that marks the main road to follow. Rick Farr's voice is tormented and anguished, at the same time rich in pathos and soul, two elements still present in the music of the Nineties.
Many people got involved in math rock and slow core, but only Codeine, Low, Bitch Magnet, and Don Caballero could feel satisfied. They indeed marked this cultural decade.
An album that can even interest Steely Dan fans. You find everything in it. Rock'n'roll, genre manifestos, the offbeat track, and some throwaways ("Good Luck In Jail" and "Step On Chameleon").
On "Future Home Of Stucco Monstrousity," they panic in a direction that doesn't belong to them. Perhaps they wanted to show off with some percussive "Don Cabarellata." Originality, fortunately, is found in "Spikes To You," a formidable lesson on how not to necessarily make chaos. Only Sonic's "Goo" will manage to combine harmony, delirium, and composure. The latter derives precisely from the acid jam of the West Coast, the spiritual mother of many guitarists from the Eighties.
"O Pencil Sharp" signifies that this album doesn't just have the arrogance to show only one genre. The beauty lies in the richness. So catch the ten-minute agony colored with darkness. A minimal, dark start, with small no wave twists with the guitar. After five minutes, you collide with the saturated fuzz mantra.
Other surprising highlights are "Turn It Off," a battle between panic and inner peace, and the anthemic "Caress" and "If It Kills You." These last two are the winning cards for Drive Like Jehu. The first inaugurates the debut with the clash between feedback, noise, and Farr's desperation. The second is enriched by a knowledgeable post-punk bass and the chameleonic mastery of the entire ensemble.
Now let your ears read.
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Summary by Bot
Drive Like Jehu's 1991 self-titled album is a powerful and original fusion of hardcore, post-punk, and math rock that defies simple genre classification. Rick Farr's anguished vocals and the band's precise instrumentation create a rich and intense listening experience. The album's complexity and emotional depth set it apart from contemporaries and influence later music styles. With standout tracks like 'Spikes To You' and 'If It Kills You,' this record remains a vital and compelling listen for fans of underground rock.Tracklist Lyrics
Drive Like Jehu
Drive Like Jehu are an American post-hardcore band from San Diego formed in 1990 by John Reis and Rick Froberg with Mike Kennedy and Mark Trombino. They released two studio albums—Drive Like Jehu (1991) and Yank Crime (1994)—and reunited from 2014 to 2016.03 Reviews
