Album Reviews

Nashville’s Nest got their start in 2011 and after having released their debut EP in 2012 and playing shows with the likes of Owen, Slingshot Dakota and Into It Over It, this outfit has just dropped their second EP, “Hadal” (out now on Broken Circles).

Influenced by the likes of Brand New, Balance & Composure and Mew, Nest dabbles in indie rock and post-hardcore and songs like “Father Adder” and “Moving Swamp” come out sounding like the quieter relative of those bands. Both guitarists have a relaxed style which results in gently trickling guitar lines that follow the dynamic shifts the drummer lays upon them. Even gentler vocals are draped over the guitars while the bass softly rumbles on. Personally, I could’ve done without the instrumental interlude that is “Lamia (Lakeside)” but the band more than makes up for it with closer “Hands In A Hole”, easily the EP’s stand-out song with its subdued climax of gang vocals and stomping drums.

If you decide to go for the vinyl version, you are treated to two bonus tracks which are acoustic versions of “Father Adder” and “Stairs-Stares”, easily as good as their amped up counterparts.