03:42 PM - Hot new Goes Cube jams are Not What We Thought
Remember when I interviewed Goes Cube by sending them a bunch of questions in the form of numbers with question marks after them? Then the band actually responded (somewhat) seriously? They're good sports and funny guys, not to mention they make one hell of a racket. I'm lucky enough to witness the pummeling on a regular basis, walking past their rehearsal room at least once a week. Of course the (barely) soundproofed door dampens the blow a bit, but it'd be impossible for anything to totally contain their Pure Rock Fury. Goes Cube live is a very different experience from just about any other three-dude-guitar-based-rock-band kicking around Brooklyn these days. They play so loud and hard that even when you can't make out the actual music (and you often can't, in some of the venues they play) you can FEEL it. By FEEL I mean it will shake you and quite possibly knock you on your ass. Imagine sticking your head under the hood of a race car and flooring it, then running a mile and doing it again, all with a big dumb smile on your face. That's what each song is like when they play live. It hurts, in a good way. Now, try taking their massive racket and squishing it down, as is, into a cd. It's not going to work. Luckily, their numerically-titled songs also happen to be well-written, and sound even better when you can actually hear them. The grooves and bashing drums and screams are all there, but they sound so fresh and even, dare I say it, almost easily digestible. Don't worry, it's far from pop, and your parents will probably HATE it, but pick any of these songs (use a random number generator, hah!) and turn on repeat and you'll be happy for the rest of the day. Since your best friend probably stole your copy of their last release, you're in luck. The band is releasing a limited edition 6-song ep just in time for their March tour, entitled Not What We Thought. Let me tell you, there's some good stuff on here. If nothing else, pick this up for "Goes Cube Song 56," which is a beast of an anthem. I almost headbanged my monitor right off my desk the first time I listened to it at work. The other tracks lean a little more on the mathy/slow side of things, but they're no less heavy or awesome. Listen to Goes Cube Song 57 (from Not What We Thought) and tracks from their album Beckon The Dagger God on Myspace. Check out all their upcoming tour dates here.
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