Wet The Rope / Icepield "Split"

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On this split album we find California represented in two bands that are deeply connected to the experience of 90's emotional hardcore, while firmly establishing relevancy for the current times. Northern California's Wet The Rope approach their second vinyl release by quieting their angular, off-kilter hardcore just slightly and focusing their work on exploring aging, loss, and death. Their sound is plaintive, urgent, and melodic, bringing to mind acts such as Ignition, Pot Valiant, and Swiz. San Diego's Icepield follow up their cassette EP with tracks that bring to mind their hometown flavor a la Pitchfork and Drive Like Jehu, while a closer listen reveals touches of 80's dark post-punk and alternative rock as well. Their anxious and chaotic melody along with cryptic, introspective lyrics, combine for a driving and ultimately catchy result. Wet The Rope boast ex-members of Amber Inn and Downcast, while Icepield have ex-members of Stickfigurecarousel. Track Listing: 01. Wet The Rope - Let the Rain Fall Forever02. Wet The Rope - Appalachian Dusk03. Wet The Rope - Suffocation04. Wet The Rope - Alarms are Obsolete05. Wet The Rope - Bring Us Back06. Icepield - Truth Decay07. Icepield - The Glove08. Icepield - Brutal Holiday09. Icepield - Please Send Hell10. Icepield - Open Presence

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