Feels like I have been waiting a very long time for this thing to come out. Condominium in my opinion is the best and most interesting hardcore band playing today. Each of their records is different and in a way better then the last, I cant stress enough how important this band is and how they stand alone in a genre that is supposed to be full of surprises but is not. Warm Home, the bands first LP captures Condominium in their element playing some of their best songs.
I will admit there was an adjustment period, there isn't too many songs like GAG or BARRICADE but there are songs that impact you just the same. I wouldn't say the band didn't take risks with this album or that they gave up experimenting because that is certainly not the case. There is plenty of noise and other kinds of mischief that add an element of deconstruction to the record. So having said that it is weird listening to an LP without a normal flow or story line if you will, but after a couple listens you realize with this band you don't need any of that.
Songs like LIFE IS AMAZING, TEETH and UNDER GLASS show that Condominium still has their sound on lock. Honestly though it would of been cool to hear songs like the A-sides to the singles on this record and see where they take that kind of song on the full length format but I wouldn't say the record is a disappointment because of that.
Another great release from a great band.
Self released.
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