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TENSION ENVELOPES (For The Ear Records)

The Tension Envelopes are from ....New Jersey..... I was able to find that they are also a very lo-fi, fuzzy power-pop band that remind me of early Dinosaur Jr. The trio blends discordant pop and a steady rhythm section to sound like shoegazers such as Ride or Teenage Fanclub on a sugar rush. The guitars pop on “Telescope “and “The Imagineer” are warm and densely textured. The latter features wistful, pixie-ish female vocals compliments of D. Heilman and a rollicking bass line from Billy Rubin“. Misty Slurs” is a speedier track driven by an almost hyper-kinetic drum beat and melodic vocals. “On the Top of the World” is a slightly more aggressive piece with Pete delivering melodic, yet monotone vocals, accented by lush female background accompaniment. The concluding “Your Favorite Martyr” is again carried by Heilman’s singing and warm guitar playing. This is the type of band that still has room for growth, but I guarantee they would light up a small club.