Lethologica

Fortunately for Mt., they're much better at making music than keeping a drummer. After a string of EPs, Lethologica is the debut album from the young English band. As a three piece, Mt.'s sound is not one that attempts to blow the listener away by sheer force. Instead, close attention is put on melodies and transitions, as well as time-signatures and overall cohesion. In all these areas Lethologica excels. The album does fall short in the drumming department (which, we suspect, is due to the revovling door of drummers attached to the band). Lethologica's drumming leaves something to be desired. If the act picked up an additional guitarist the drumming would be less of an issue--the added sound would do well to cover up the sloppy drumming, but as a three piece the drummer must be able to hold his own. As a debut album Lethologica is a solid album and the future is promising for Mt., and with a bit of adjustment this band will flourish.