Written by Adrian Jade Francisco Anchored in experimental math rock, parti.’s debut album ‘High Action’ is the equivalent of a cat chasing a laser pointer—you never quite catch what comes next. Across its 43 minute runtime, it thrives on a buffet of instrumental twists and turns. There’s a kind of beauty in disorder that presents itself throughout the tracks. The first half of ‘High Action’ delivers abrasive riffs and aggressive percussion that refuses to let you settle in. From the metal track “Hullabaloo” to the subsequent math rock “Milo Dinosaur Jr.,” the album already established its ability to be unpredictable. ‘High Action’ levels up its game with a barrage of Japanese-style rock guitar akin to POLKADOT STINGRAY and A Crow Is White, particularly in “Mirage” and “Antigua.” featuring snappy fretwork from Justine Tan and Pio Perez. The production lets the intricacy of the compositions without smoothing out their rough edges, packing the hooks for constant earworm. “Breach” and “High Action” serve as microcosms, concentrating the album’s spectrum of sounds on full display. “Breach” was just an appetizer—Parti. had already carved out a sound. A mix of alternative, experimental math, and progressive rock keeps you on edge. ‘High Action’ serves up the full feast of their sonic arsenal unapologetically. SUPPORT THE ART & THE ARTIST:
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TRACK REVIEW: Parti. – Breach
Written by Noelle Alarcon In Parti.’s latest single “Breach,” the vibrations of sound speak for themselves, urging you to tap into your latest instincts. The waves of emotion that wash over in all six minutes and 31 seconds of the track do not yearn to be explained or interpreted. But rather, this smorgasbord of instrumentals is an open avenue. “Breach” is inspired by artists like Pierce the Veil and Death Cab for Cutie, which is sonically apparent in its hard-hitting riffs and rich solos that add texture to the layers of aggressive percussion and brief moments of quiet that build up to consecutive peaks of release; of emancipation. In a way, a song is typically structured, there would be a climax that awaits the listener, or pauses of one’s breath to punctuate their words. Parti. breaks away from this mold altogether, engulfing you in the charm of “Breach’s” unpredictability. You never know when the fullness of sound is going to start staggering, going up and down your ears, or when an incomprehensible voice note is about to weigh on its sonic atmosphere. Keeping the listener on their toes while remaining audibly cohesive shows the band’s dedication to mastering their craft. Despite only having three singles in their roster so far, Parti. already has such a strong sonic identity. Wherever “Breach” is breaching into, it’s definitely an inviting welcome into Parti.’s “instrumental-experimental post-hardcore na medyo math” world. SUPPORT THE ART AND THE ARTIST: