Minus Story
's second release, the
Heaven and Hell
EP on
Jagjaguwar
, is less of a trippy affair this time around. The band focuses on the construction of the track more with less meandering, which works in the band's favor. On the waves of
"Heaven and Hell,"
the lush
"Time Wastes Itself"
and the rollicking
"Suffer By Yourself,"
vocals blend nicely with the layers of instruments and crisp percussion, creating a textured environment for
pop
that leans toward an
Elephant 6
-influenced area. The overall production of
, which
recorded themselves, aids in creating their big, but not overbearing sound. An interesting cover of
the Misfits
'
"Hybrid Moments"
rounds out the EP, done in a
lullaby
singalong style that leaves you humming the tune hours later -- a sign that
's reworking of the
punk
classic paid off. ~ Francis Arres