Glasgow, Scotland has always had a great music scene, ever since experimental music masterminds Mogwai formed in 1995. Apparently named after a wrestling move, Glasgow natives Suplex The Kid formed in 2008 and are one of the best bands to come out of Glasgow. The band members have stated themselves that they love post-rock and this is apparent in their music. One could compare them to a fuller and warmer sounding Explosions in the Sky, but personally I think Suplex The Kid are far more advanced than EITS. They also have similar tones to Mogwai, with lengthy guitar climaxes and crescendos. Suplex The Kid have self-released an amazing debut album, recorded and released their follow-up EP 'The Trinity Test', and even recorded a single with Andy Miller (producer for Mogwai).On June 12, 2010, Suplex The Kid released their EP 'The Trinity Test' on Monograph Records. The EP features three tracks of sonic intensity. Opener 'Rebuild The Machines' is Suplex The Kid's heaviest track, in my opinion, and starts out with pummeling drums, followed by distorted bass and shredding guitar that is all up and down the fretboard. There is also a music video for the track, which is Suplex The Kid's first official video. 'All Beneath An Iron Sky' has a milder, softer sound for about the first three minutes which eventually builds into a crescendo of sonic explosion. The track sounds almost identical to Explosions in the Sky's music. The final song, 'Duck and Cover, Charlie Brown', is the perfect closer for this short EP. The track builds up with layers of guitars and effects pedals, delay on full-blast, and very non-traditional drumming. This track also brings to mind Explosions in the Sky. After slowly building up for close to five minutes, the track explodes into one of post-rock's biggest crescendos of 2010. The track ends very abruptly, leaving the listener wanting more, and that is really the only disappointing thing about 'The Trinity Test' EP. Good things are to come however, because Suplex The Kid are in the process of working on their second full-length album and I am sure it will be another masterpiece. I honestly think that Suplex The Kid picked the perfect name for their band. Apparently 'suplex' is an ingenious wrestling move and the band's mission is to 'suplex' their music on the fans. One thing is certain, I was definitely 'suplexed' by 'The Trinity Test' EP.
Check out the video for the track 'Duck and Cover, Charlie Brown' here:
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