Last Band has been a long-running project by founders Patrick Paul, vocals and guitar, and Matt Le Grow, vocals and guitar, although their recorded output has been far between. Usually at least a trio this time Pat and Matt handles everything on 'The Sacrament In Accidents', a brilliant recording created during hardship for the band members. So the feeling of catharsis pouring out of the songs is so tangible.
This album contains 13 great songs making this the great recording it is. For yours truly however, 7 of them stand out a touch more. One is opener 'Invasive Species'. Intense, drum-driven with Helmet-esque guitars while exposing greedy leeching people who always want more and are never satisfied. 'Astro-Naught' is structurally akin to King's X but disharmonic which goes so well with the inner turmoil and strife the band explores. 'Miss Me' brings organized chaos musically as the song's protagonist unburdens his heart about stepping away from a bad relationship. Focusing on mised opportunities and what could have been 'Saffire Alice' holds a very tight rhythm section mixed with disharmonic guitars and dual vocals.
'Lidocaine' offers great Masters Of Reality (the band) vibes musically. Lyrically a strong sense of a bad break-up permeates while struggling to hold on to a normal life. 'Blown Out' moves in a semi-acoustic realm the way Alice In Chains champions and is another composition about ugly separations fueled by lies and deceit. 'Know Your Enemy' is a mid-tempo creation with chugging guitars, dual vocals and tribal-like drums. Be a step ahead of your enemies in order to avoid the next barrage from them.
'The Sacrament In Accidents' is a great ”comeback” from Last Band whom I thought were dormant indefinitely which makes this album even better. What I mean is, it is great on it's own but appearing out of nowhere like it did makes the whole occasion even better. Messeurs Paul and Le Grow truly wears their hearts on their sleeves and pours everything into the music and it shows because 'The Sacrament In Accidents' oozes with strong emotions, turmoil and brilliant musicianship. Don't miss out on it, dear wave riders and welcome back guys!
-Swedebeast
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