The new LP Have Cake from Salem's Symmetry/Symmetry is something Ace of Cakes Duff Goldman would dive face first into.
The sophomore album from the trio turned quartet takes the electric and raw elements of their first album Love Breaks Light and amps it up. Symmetry/Symmetry was originally comprised of lead singer Daniel Jones, guitarist Joel Uram and drummer Andrew Quackenbush. Recently, local bassist Mark Cleaver joined the guys to help with gigging and has been with the band on what seems like a permanent basis.
Riddled with unique hooks and thought provoking lyrics, "Have Cake" does not fall short in its over-all production quality, due to lead singer Daniel Jones' 7+ years of experience in a studio setting.
The album begins with “The Great Saboteur” which, along with “Wedding Song” and “We Are Not Who We Say We Are”, set the tone. Andrew's drumming stylistically organic, accented by a banquet of colorful electronic beats and rhythms. Joel’s guitar work punctuates and clarifies every movement throughout with ridged riffs and melodic leads. Daniel's long-drawn-out vocals create haunting and passionate melodies. To fans of Menomena and Band of Horses, "Have Cake" is an album worth taking a listen to and Symmetry/Symmetry, in my opinion, is a band Salem should be brimming with pride over. AMV
Symmetry/Symmetry will be playing at Doug Fir LoungeDec. 16th
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