Science Penguin is an instrumental prog/math rock duo based out of Germantown, Maryland. This project is made up of Joel (guitar) and Matt (drums) and has been going since early 2016. Divide & Conquer reviewed their first self-titled release Science Penguin back in 2017. Since then they changed their sound and are now an instrumental prog rock band.
The band is all about fast moving riffs and explosive sounds. It’s technically impressive music from beginning to end. The first song is called “This Is My Home Now” and I was fairly certain this was a virtual drum set at first. It isn’t. The thing that threw me off was the metronome tight timing. I have to admit the kick drum was a little too mid-range heavy for me at points. It took over the song at times and I wanted a little more bass and guitar. That being said the song kicks serious ass. As the songs progress I did feel like they could all be one song. The band moves around from riff to riff and there is no hook so it’s a bit hard to identify a song until you are very familiar with it. “Error 418” and “Moon Cheese'' sounded like an extension of the first song. “Stipachios” felt a little different with a more ambient beginning but even here they sort of go into prog-mode and unload with creative and technically nuanced riffs. “Burrito Cleats,” “Fish Cannon” and “Can You Make Me Toast?” continue to showcase the band’s skills and it didn’t feel like there were any lulls in the music. I usually talk about the cohesive qualities and this one certainly has it. It’s an album where you can hit play and let it ride till the last note. I think this is the type of album that demands that. I liked the direction the duo took. It seems like it plays into their strengths. Recommended.
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