Dodging away from the bubblegum modern jazz rock sound of their previous effort; an EP entitled 'Poetry In Decibels' (2006), the band spent the following years searching for their own sound. The band finally pulled it through after making minor changes in their original lineup. The band's brand new sound is an amalgam of music influences ranging from The Police-era styled breakdowns, noisy off beat riffs ala The Mars Volta, Facing New York inspired rhodes moments of beauty, Glassjaw-esque sinister guitar attacks and electronica ambience that pay a legitimate tribute to the band's greatest influence; New Orleans' finest, Mute Math.
This outfit, born on the streets of Subang Jaya somewhat 9 years ago, is an experimental collaboration of long time friends. Comprising of Farez Khan (vocals and ambience), Rezza Farshah (guitars and effects), Afeq Faudzi (guitars and ambience), Hasraf Rasul (bass), Shaheed Naz (samples and effects) and Ahmad Aizad (drums), the band is currently in the studio recording their first full length album, 'In Flight Music' which is scheduled to be released end of 2008. A conceptual storyline driven album; it will be an experience like none other, worth the price of the CD.
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