Texas band This Will Destroy You is not your typical rock act. For one thing, this four-piece group relies entirely on its instrumentation, having no vocals whatsoever. This would be a problem for most bands, but with their adept musicianship, the members of TWDY pull it all off in a striking fashion.Their songs flow, forming evocative sonic landscapes punctuated by builds and tempo shifts. It is not uncommon for these tracks to last over 7 minutes. That they stay interesting for so long without the benefit of vocals is a testament to the skill the band displays.
Here's a live video of them performing their track "Quiet." It's pretty brilliant stuff.
"Grandfather Clock" is one of the band's shortest songs. I've posted a video of them playing it live below:
If you are looking for great instrumental rock, look no further than This Will Destroy You. In a hook-obsessed industry, this band stands as a healthy substitute to simplistic, lazy music. Their sound may be somewhat more complicated or challenging than the songs one is used to hearing, but its complexity is ultimately rewarding.
For more info on This Will Destroy You, check out their MySpace.
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