Age of Uncertainty [LP]

by Muuy Biien

Overview

Georgian post-punks Muuy Biien burrow deeper into shadowy minimalism on Age of Uncertainty, the Athens-based band's third full-length. Produced by former Sugar member David Barbe, the album follows a trend begun on 2014's D.Y.I., which saw the former hardcore-inspired act scale back their sound, opening up space where darker tones could lurk. Smatterings of high piano haunt the sparse central riff of "Bitter Blessings" while frontman Joshua Evans channels the cool tones of Love & Rockets' David J in his distorted vocal delivery. Stunted dub elements bounce around the edges of the equally sparse, sax-assisted "Another Chore," painting a moody, but engaging scene. Other tracks, like the witchy instrumental "The Sound of a Trenchcoat" and the droning title cut, add to the noir feel that soaks through most of Age of Uncertainty. Muuy Biien have a natural way with this aesthetic and Evans' strong song constructions support their appealing after-midnight vibe on this excellent third effort. ~ Timothy Monger

Product Details

Release Date:	10/28/2016
Label:	AUTUMN TONE RECORDS
UPC:	0045778070916

Tracks

1. Moral Compass
2. Sike Song
3. The Clocks
4. Bitter Blessings
5. Another Chore
6. Mara
7. The Sound of a Trenchcoat
8. In the Pits
9. Skeleton Tissue
10. Robbed
11. If It Pleased You
12. Age of Uncertainty

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Muuy Biien   Primary Artist
John Fernandes   Violin
Josh Evans   Bass,Drums,Guitar,Vocals,Percussion,Guitar (12 String Acoustic)
Christopher Evans   Vocals
Jacob Lake   Drums,Percussion,Vocals (Background)
Xander Witt   Guitar,Percussion
Robbie Rapp   Bass,Piano,Guitar,Saxophone,Percussion,Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

David Barbe   Engineer
Josh Evans   Producer,Paintings,Sleeve Design
Emilio Villalba   Cover Art,Sleeve Design
Robbie Rapp   Producer
Parks Miller   Photography