Experimental Dental School - Forest Field

Occasionally something drops into the artrocker.com inbox that I end up clicking with instantly. The latest offering from the Experimental Dental School is just one such thing. ‘Forest Field’ sees them reduced from a trio to a ‘2 piece skronk’ outfit (whatever the hell that is), but reduced is probably the wrong word; I’d never have guessed that there was only the two of them from listening – probably just as well, as for various reasons I have a passionate hatred of two pieces.

The swirling sounds that come from all directions and angles on the record are reminiscent of the likes of Deerhoof, especially when Shoko’s vocals come in on the second track ‘Now I Can Do Whatever I Want’ and somewhat strangely, ‘Argentine Pears’ has got a similar sound to the unsigned FlashBang Band that we reviewed a few weeks ago. From reading other people talking about this group, I expected something far more chaotic and thundering, along the lines of Marnie Stearn or Ponytail, which isn’t the case. If you like the aforementioned, but would prefer less chaos and more melody (not bashing at all here for the record), then you’d do well to indulge in this album. Oh, and what luck! It’s all uploaded for free on the band’s site here: http://www.experimentaldental.com/free/

I almost wish I hadn’t heard this release now, as I’ve just blown yet more cash ordering their back catalogue on shiny vinyl from some obscure German website. All donations welcome.

You lucky todgers in the US of A can take a gander at them when they roll around your way. Dates below:

9/2  Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
9/3  Denver, CO @ Hi Dive
9/4  Lincoln, NE @ Knickerbockers
9/5  Iowa City, IA @ Picador
9/6  Chicago, IL @ Reggies
9/8 Lexington, KY @  Al’s Bar
9/9 Pittsburgh, PA @ Garfield Artworks
9/10  Rochester, NY @ Dubland Underground
9/11  Brooklyn, New York @ Death By Audio
9/12  Brooklyn, New York @ Market Hotel
9/13  Massachusetts @ tba
9/15  philadelphia @ Danger Danger Gallery
9/17  Durham, NC @ the Pinhook w/ Bellafea
9/18  Athens, OH @ Ohio State University
9/19 Nashville TN @ Little Hamilton Collective
9/20 Hot Springs, AR @ The Exchange
9/21 Tulsa, OK @ Sound Pony
9/22 Oklahoma City, OK @ The Conservatory
9/23 Houston, TX @ Mink Backroom
9/24 Dallas, TX @ The Lounge on Elm Street
9/25  Austin,TX @ Mohawk
9/26  Lubbock,TX @ Bash Riprocks
9/27  El paso, TX @ Zeppelin’s
9/29  Phoenix AR @ Modified Arts
9/30  Flagstaff, AZ @ Hotel Monte Vista
10/1 LA, CA @ the Smell
10/2 SF, CA @ Hemlock Tavern

Hurry up and come to the UK. Cheers.