Apache Beat

Artist- Apache Beat
Album- Last Chants
Label- Babylon

This band is not easy to categorize by any means; this album is very experimental and so the song selection is very diverse, making it very intriguing. However, while it is impressive to create such a unique array of songs, one might be thrown off while listening to the CD (they might like one song to find there isn’t much else that sounds like that one song). One definitely will feel in some of the songs a certain element of post-punk rock, but other songs slow down and explore a different side of things, and regardless of what sound they band is dabbling with it is all very composed and intricate. These are talented artists that really demonstrate on this album that they are not a one trick pony, but I find myself feeling a little confused in not really feeling a strong point of view due to the diversity. Over all, Apache Beat delivers a lot of intriguing, well composed songs that have a strong back beat and good vocals. If one is looking for something that is creative, calming, and yet a little dark/edgy there is a good bet you will find something on this album that will peak your interest.