{"id":375,"date":"2018-01-25T19:01:55","date_gmt":"2018-01-25T19:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/review-tiny-moving-parts-swell\/"},"modified":"2018-04-05T19:31:10","modified_gmt":"2018-04-05T18:31:10","slug":"review-tiny-moving-parts-swell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/review-tiny-moving-parts-swell\/","title":{"rendered":"Review:\u00a0Tiny Moving Parts – Swell"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nOn 2016\u2019s \u2018Celebrate\u2019<\/i>, Minnesotan trio Tiny Moving Parts<\/b> established a sense of positivity amongst their brand of emo-led, math-tinged post-hardcore. Now as they return with their fourth outing, \u2018Swell\u2019<\/i>, TMP<\/b> maintain the same mantra albeit slightly bleaker.<\/p>\n

From the offset, Dylan Mattheisen sets the tone as he roars \u201csend all applause to your heartstrings\u201d<\/i> with a backdrop of collapsing drums and rapid guitars. The bombastic opening gives way to a reflective mid-section before powering through with its emotional release. It\u2019s a template that serves as \u2018Swell\u2019<\/i>\u2019s spine. It\u2019s clear Mattheisen, along with sibling duo of bassist Matt and drummer Billy Chevalier, have a flair for crafting songs that are well-balanced and engaging. For example, on ‘Whale Watching\u2019<\/i> they storm in at 100MPH before reigning things in, honing in on its lyrical sentiment. While ‘Smooth It Out\u2019<\/i> and ‘Feel Alive\u2019<\/i> provide urgency with math-rock flourishes. The latter especially prospers with its dynamic instrumentation. Mattheisen opens himself up as he screams \u201cI still miss you\u201d<\/i> with Jetty Bones\u2019 Kelc Galluzzo adding a haunting echo.<\/p>\n

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Galluzzo also makes a cameo on ‘Caution\u2019<\/i>, one of ‘Swell\u2019<\/i>\u2019s highlights. Emotionally unhinged, it goes back and forth between frantic choruses and mellow verses. By the time you reach its climax, you\u2019re joining in on the harmonies and punching the air as Mattheisen sings of waiting for a slight break.<\/p>\n

Undoubtedly, TMP<\/b> are comfortable in crossing \u201cgenre borders\u201d. ‘Malfunction\u2019<\/i> echoes the bass-driven angst of Touch\u00e9 Amor\u00e9. While the opening of ‘Wishbone\u2019<\/i> has hints of American Football. Nevertheless, TMP<\/b> still leave their own mark on both tracks, keeping up ‘Swell\u2019<\/i>\u2019s level of consistency.<\/p>\n

Musically, Tiny Moving Parts<\/b> thrive in producing sonically bold blasts and tender flashes, that complement the lyrical tone of ‘Swell\u2019<\/i>; angry, self-doubt, bitterness, and optimism. Admittedly, there isn\u2019t much in the way of progression from \u2018Celebrate\u2019<\/i>, yet \u2018Swell\u2019<\/i> is the sound of a band comfortable in their place and thriving with resolute confidence. No matter what label you give them.<\/p>\n

4\/5<\/p>\n

‘Swell\u2019<\/i> by Tiny Moving Parts<\/b> is released on 26th January on Big Scary Monsters<\/b> (UK) \/ Triple Crown Records<\/b> (US).<\/p>\n

Tiny Moving Parts<\/b> links: Website<\/a>|Facebook<\/a>|Twitter<\/a>|Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Words by S\u00eaan Reid (@SeanReid86<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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