''Strange Symmetry'' is the debut EP by

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, released in 2008 by Suicide Squeeze Records.

Reception

The EP received positive reviews from critics. Jim Allen of

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states that the EP ranges between "raw, garagey punk explosions" and "quirky, angular, post-punk-influenced creep-rock nuggets" with "a dark, edgy feel". Chris Middleman of Spectrum Culture describes the EP as "more interesting musically" than

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, maintaining its post-punk feel. Sputnik Music describes the EP as an "outstanding debut" with "just enough of a taste to leave listeners dying for what a full length album will sound like". Scott Gray of

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states that the EP sounds "like a natural enough progression from '' Young Machetes''" with "enough fresh perspective on instrumentation and melodic impetus" to establish the band as a distinct entity. Clash states that the songs of the EP "pack a much rawer punch, having more in common with Fugazi and Hüsker Dü" compared to "

's many-layered arrangements". Jonah Flicker of Blurt states that the EP proves that Past Lives sounds more interesting and arguably closer to the style of Blood Brothers.

Track listing

#"Beyond Gone" - 2:54 #"Strange Symmetry" - 3:07 #"Skull Lender" - 2:40 #"Reverse The Curse" - 2:38 #"Chrome Life" - 3:55

Personnel

;Past Lives *

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- Vocals *Mark Gajadhar - Drums * Morgan Henderson - Baritone Guitar, Keyboards *Devin Welch - Guitar ;Other personnel *

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- engineering and mixing

References

External links

SuicideSqueeze.net
{{Authority control Suicide Squeeze Records albums 2008 EPs Past Lives (band) albums