Grammatics - Grammatics

(AU magazine, April 2009)

"What if Pulp had QOTSA's rhythm section?" Grammatics reportedly asked themselves during their inception - or so says the press notes for this release. This tale may be an apocryphal one told after the fact, but it's clear that Grammatics have set about concocting a sound made up of other band's parts. Vocally, Owen Brinley channels Panic At The Disco's Brendon Urie like his life depends on it, all histrionics and massive range. Opener 'Shadow Committee' sees Grammatics taking on the overblown pomp of Muse, strings and wall of sound aesthetics in place. 'Inkjet Lakes' owes quite a lot to Bloc Party, but ultimately the mass of influences leaves a listener in confusion over what Grammatics were trying to achieve. Grammatically incorrect.