Worms in Dirt is a DIY indie/punk band from San Luis Obispo, CA, consisting of Dylan Lyman (drums), Skyler Garcia (bass) and Sam Hendricks (vocals/guitar). Worms in Dirt is their self-titled debut release.
With extensive use of heavy distortion and feedback, combined with a pure, raw energy and a lo-fi aesthetic, Worms in Dirt is a decent first endeavor which showcases this band’s undoubted potential, drawing parallels to early Dinosaur Jr. The EP starts off with “Moon’s Glow.” This track really exhibits the instrumentation proficiency of this trio. They produce a sound far superior to just three members which sets the tone for the whole album. In particular Garcia’s driving bass lines and Hendricks’ virtuoso soaring guitar riffs add a rather menacing and primitive feel to the EP, especially on the track “Sap.” “Stale Bedroom” is where Hendricks’ image provoking messages and dark undertones are exemplified, such as, “In the morning I will writhe on the beach / like a baby lamb being prepped for slaughter.” Explicit and abstract lyrics like this are evident throughout this album which enables the dark tone of this band to resonate with the listener. The engineering on the vocals could have benefited from more clarity. I am a huge fan of the DIY recording and production process as long as it fits the tone of the song. However I am sure with time and experience, Worms in Dirt can eradicate such technicalities. Worms in Dirt can’t hide their skills as extremely talented craftsmen and constructors of authentic vision. This self-titled EP is an incomplete collection of work which is to be expected from a debut release, but these imperfections are countermanded by this band’s undoubted talent and distinctive sound which leaves you wanting to hear more from this exciting trio.
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