All Get Out – Movement EP

Can’t get enough Manchester Orchestra?  Well then look no further than emotional indie-rock outfit All Get Out.  Channeling the lyrical precision of Weatherbox and the stadium rock aspirations of Manchester Orchestra, music comes naturally to these underground cult sensations.  After forcing fans to wait four long years for the follow up to their breakthrough full length, The Seasons, the band returns to form with their highly anticipated Movement EP.  Even if you missed the party the first time around, then Movement should easily fill you in on the buzz.

Boasting five single-worthy, stage-bound anthems, Movement showcases the vast sonic soundscape that first put these South Carolina boys on the map.  This time around, the hooks are tighter, the emotions are higher, and the drive to connect with listeners in more powerful ways is stronger.  For starters, vocalist Nathan Hussey sounds bolder and more vulnerable than ever before.  Opener “Sans” surveys what Hussey has to offer; from mumbled, near-whispers to belted, crackling howls, his voice serves as one of few true comparisons to Jesse Lacey (Brand New) and Andy Hull (Manchester Orchestra).  Complemented by an atmospheric score ranging from dank and dreary to heavy and forceful, the band balances tasteful tunage and unbridled angst.  For instance, the emotional climaxes of “Balance” and “Orchestra” erupt in deeply personal outbursts without ever sacrificing the core mission.

Yet, amidst the tension and strain emerges an admirably approachable melodic framework.  “Movement” and “All My Friends Are Dead” in particular favour catchy, near-hooks that balance out the comparably burdensome temperament associated with the genre.  On that note, for all of the dense lyrical terrain associated with such emotionally endearing output, the songs just work.

Fans of eloquent, intense indie rock in the vein of the monumental achievements of Manchester Orchestra have everything to gain from the Movement EP.  All Get Out has reached a place of mastery that expands beyond imitation and emulation of their inspirations, producing sonic soundscapes that roar to life in rewarding ways.