Albums
The Forms
2007
Genre: Indie Rock
Release Date: 2007
By Adam Moerder
Reviewed December 10, 2007
Although they ostensibly draw inspiration from the D.C. underground, Brooklyn's the Forms reign in the more envelope-pushing elements of bands like Shudder to Think or Dismemberment Plan, salvaging a sort of introspective bedroom math-rock from their otherwise rowdy post-punk.
The Forms must be the band Steve Albini brings home to meet his mother. Sure, the Brooklyn foursome's records boast that signature crinkly Albini live sound and an array of post-hardcore guitar effects, but they're also devoid of the vitriol their engineer typically instills in his work. Instead, these sheepish indie rockers ruminate over cerebral motifs and intricate time signatures, and their self-titled sophomore album continues to work within the please-and-thank-you rock confines established by their politely catchy debut .