Description
The Messthetics – “Anthropocosmic” LP
An instrumental trio featuring the rhythm section of Fugazi: Brendan Canty on drums and Joe Lally on bass, joined by Anthony Pirog on guitar. Their second album is another jam session infused with post-rock, jazz and prog, all expertly handled by three musicians who must qualify as being the best of their generation. One for Fugazi/punk fans and hip jazzers alike. All the while retaining the kick and energy that you would expect (you can hear a distinct element of Fugazi), aided by a super-nimble guitarist who slips fluidly from Sonic Youth melodic dissonance to looping and spiraling proginess a la Mars Volt/Frank Zappa. But, this avoids the trappings of muso – just great musicians free to rock-out and fill your mind with lush, spacey sounds. Probably a bunch of stoners.
