The December Drive

A Texas-based group associated in DeBaser with the early-2000s era album handslikegunsandcrashingsounds (noted in a June 2003 context). The review lists members Simon Alexander, Nick Anzaldua, Phil Chairez, Robert Godinez, Toby Perez, Jason Stoll and Charlie Vela.

Reviewer identifies the band as Texas-based and describes their sound as a mix of post-rock and Midwest-emo with influences including Appleseed Cast, Thursday and GodSpeed You! Black Emperor. The DeBaser review focuses on the album handslikegunsandcrashingsounds and highlights instrumental passages and a 14-minute suite, "The Great Awakening."

DeBaser hosts a single detailed review by Divodark that praises The December Drive's blend of post-rock and Midwest-emo on handslikegunsandcrashingsounds. The reviewer highlights instrumental textures, occasional screams, and a 14-minute centerpiece. The writing frames the band as an earnest Texas outfit from the early 2000s.

For:Fans of nostalgic post-rock, Midwest emo and melodic post-hardcore