Ecoli is one of those bands that i feel has perfected their sound and just are really the only ones that can do what they do. "S.O.T.S" is probably the closest thing to a live set they have released, it's violent, brief, and can leave you wanting more. It is somewhat different from previous records which can be a good thing, i mean who really wants to sound exactly the same on every record, some of the best bands vary from album to album.
The recording this time around may have missed the mark. Its a little too noisy at times and the vocals(a key factor in what makes them so intense) are buried and can be hard to spot at times that they should shine.
Despite any small flaws this is truly an ugly record and for me the last song "Wind Chimes" stands out amongst the other two and sums up the dark and brooding mood of this very short record. As far as comparisons go(for those who have yet to hear this band)think Deep Wound meets the weirdness of "Animosity" era C.O.C and bands like United Mutation.
Ecoli are busy writing and recording a full length album which is very exciting as i am sure it will display everything these guys have in their arsenal. "Swarm On the Swine" was released on Stress Domain Records. 500 were pressed.
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yeah, at first i wasn't too happy about this record. when i talked to the drummer about it he kind of gave me the impression that it was something that slapped together for the tour they were going on. i'm still a little disappointed that there's only three songs, but i've grown more into it since then. i have high hopes for their LP though. if the songs they played last time i saw them is any indication, it's going to be good.
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