Choirs Of The Eye - Kayo Dot

My introduction to Kayo Dot was a bit of a letdown, considering the high quality of the band's previous incarnation Maudlin of the Well, but despite the less prominent metal influence, this is still a rewarding and satisfying album of avant-garde post-rock, even if it will inevitably deter listeners with short to moderate attention spans. For the most part, this sounds like a mix between ambient classical, post-rock and grindcore with jazz elements (the latter mainly in the form of the occasional horn section), but it really isn't as off-putting as it sounds, avoiding Dream Theater style showmanship and concentrating on crafting well-structured compositions. ...  Read the complete review