PRIZE is a band located in Albany, New York that recently released Beat in a Fair Contest. The band is made up of five people and they mention that they play similar music to bands like Deadguy, Jesus Lizard, Ink and Dagger, and Slint. This certainly seems to be true from the music I heard on this release. I wouldn’t be surprised if they were also fans of the band Daughters. They play music that is aggressive, intense and should come with a warning.
The band showed their experience and talent across these songs. They play really well together like a bunch of veterans. The dynamics and level of technical and creative skill was impressive. They start with an intro of sorts entitled “Beat In A Fair Contest.” The band feels like they are building to something between hypnotic guitar patterns and drum fills. They are, and it’s “10 Miles Wide” which is an onslaught of sound. The band revs things up here and we are introduced to the dynamic vocalist who has no problem screaming till his throat is sore. The band just crushes. They get even more intense with “Imagine A Future.” Oh my, this song is overwhelming in a good way. It’s full of menace and darkness. The vocalist sings “overdose or active shooter. overdose or what? I don’t know, but I know they’re killing everyone with their guns, and they’re killing everyone with their drugs.” The music is fast, dissonant and just a wall of sound at times. “Very Pretty” is another banger. The guitars sound like terror as the rhythm section holds down the foundation. It’s metallic and unforgiving. “Total Fidelity” doesn't give you an inch. It is full on war when it comes to drums. The guitars find little pockets to explode in and the band has no time to rest as they continue to evolve and erupt through time and space. The band ends with “A.J.” which is a landing that secures the band as a force to be reckoned with. This music isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s visceral and refuses to be ignored. Recommended.
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