A Place To Bury Strangers
(Robot drawing by Bryan Bruchman)
A Place To Bury Strangers has often been called “the loudest band in New York.” This may very well be true. But we feel it’s important to stress that for every decibel they pack into their sound, there’s an equal element of substance. Sure, they’re loud. And they’re obviously proud of this accomplishment — for good reason. Unlike so much “loud” rock and roll that’s out there, APTBS is not loud simply for loudness’ sake. The sonically overdriven sound they’ve accomplished is no clumsy accident, but a carefully cultivated and well-maintained entity all its own, fostered on by an unbridled passion that’s clearly evident in every live show they play and each recording they make. They clearly have a passion for making music — not just the playing of it, but also the adventure of coming up with new ways of playing it, new ways of making sounds. Listen closely to their music and you’ll realize it’s not just the wall of noise it’s likely often mistaken for by those unwilling to take the time, but layers upon layers of intricately placed and tediously balanced sounds positioned for maximum impact. Peel away those layers and it begins to become clear that this is a trio daringly wearing its passion — its emotions — on its collective sleeve. A Place To Bury Strangers does not so much play songs as they allow them to pour out. They are songs about longing, heartbreak, confusion. They are songs played extremely well and at a passionately loud volume.
A Place To Bury Strangers will be playing Beg Yr Pardon #7, presented by StereoactiveNYC [view flyer] on Tuesday, August 29th at The Delancey in New York City.
