All The Way, the debut full-length from Growing on The Social Registry, concludes an epic trip.
Through six tracks Kevin Doria and Joe DeNardo complete the conceptual arc initiated on their
2006 album, Color Wheel. If we still bought into genres, we would say that this record finally achieves
a perfect balance of noise and pop, yet what we can say is that you’ll potentially hum melodies long
after your headphones are out. Recorded by Barry London at his Ocropolis Studio during the 2007-08
winter, All The Way sounds like some sort of frozen urban chaos taking place at a superclub on another planet.
Opener “Green Flag” sets the record’s tone. Instead of keeping the form free, a crunchy guitar texture
oscillates through a drum machine, setting a distinct and danceable rhythm that forms the foundation
for tone bubbles to peel off the edges of your speakers. The next track, “Wrong Ride,” might remind the
listener of a never-ending roller coaster ascent – mixing subtle dub elements with interweaving sound
sculptures reminiscent of The Field. “Lens Around” continues to touch on abstract, whip-like dance
rhythms in a refreshing organic context as the propulsive low-end mixes with a watery, melodic lead.
“Rave Pie Only” takes the band’s percussive exploration to its extreme – sounding akin to Total Life
(solo project of Kevin Doria). The track throbs with a four-to-the-floor pulse that could conceivably
stun listeners with how far the band has come from their fluid beginnings.
Opener “Green Flag” sets the record’s tone. Instead of keeping the form free, a crunchy guitar texture
oscillates through a drum machine, setting a distinct and danceable rhythm that forms the foundation
for tone bubbles to peel off the edges of your speakers. The next track, “Wrong Ride,” might remind the
listener of a never-ending roller coaster ascent – mixing subtle dub elements with interweaving sound
sculptures reminiscent of The Field. “Lens Around” continues to touch on abstract, whip-like dance
rhythms in a refreshing organic context as the propulsive low-end mixes with a watery, melodic lead.
“Rave Pie Only” takes the band’s percussive exploration to its extreme – sounding akin to Total Life
(solo project of Kevin Doria). The track throbs with a four-to-the-floor pulse that could conceivably
stun listeners with how far the band has come from their fluid beginnings.
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