2007, File Thirteen Records
After 2003’s acclaimed self-titled second album and extensive touring Chicago’s Sterling has, as they have for each album, regrouped with a significantly different lineup. This time original members drummer Tony Lazzara (Milemarker / Atombombpocketknife) and guitarist Eric Chaleff, are joined by Al Burian (Milemarker) on bass and pianist Andy Lansangan (90 Day Men, Andor Destructor).
The result is three meandering cinematic tracks comprising a stunning album’s worth of material. The keyboards of the classically trained Andy Lansangan’s veer from thundering grand piano to gloriously warped and effected synthesizers. Al Burian’s deep growling bass furthers the band’s metal influence and compliments Sterling’s unorthodox use of low frequencies. Lazzara’s drums are more massive than ever, crushing each section while dodging the downbeat like bullets. Meanwhile Chaleff’s guitar is simply more developed, engaging, and more rock, spitting heady lines that would undoubtedly inspire Jimmy Page himself.
The result is three meandering cinematic tracks comprising a stunning album’s worth of material. The keyboards of the classically trained Andy Lansangan’s veer from thundering grand piano to gloriously warped and effected synthesizers. Al Burian’s deep growling bass furthers the band’s metal influence and compliments Sterling’s unorthodox use of low frequencies. Lazzara’s drums are more massive than ever, crushing each section while dodging the downbeat like bullets. Meanwhile Chaleff’s guitar is simply more developed, engaging, and more rock, spitting heady lines that would undoubtedly inspire Jimmy Page himself.
Tracklisting
Disc 1
| 1 | Lurker |
| 2 | Acacia |
| 3 | Eyes |
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