Sometimes, a good thing just falls into your lap. Such is
the case with the two-song offering from Raleigh, North Carolina's Night Battles.
Featuring members of various local NC acts as well as old friend and guitarist
Christopher Skelly. (Dahlia Seed / Static is a City) Night Battles lay down
some diabolical post punk scripture on their debut two song release.
“Curse the Day” introduces Night Battles with devilish
vocals and gasoline soaked riffs.
Dirty post core that kicked in like a shot of whiskey with a
rattlesnake chaser. Knocking me off my balance while jacking my heart rate to dangerous
levels. Side effects aside. I really dig the deviant nature it conjures up. The
“Sinner takes all” vibe displayed here cannot go without noting.
“Locust Sky” follows. Providing a musically visual authority
to its namesake with a slower, even more ominous approach. Imagine Afghan Wigs
and Laughing Hyenas waist deep in the sludgy industrial complex along the side
of the highway.
While these two teasers had “Best stuff around” written all
over them. I was left wondering how soon the collected personnel would get back
in the studio for more. Regardless of future collaborations. I appreciate Night
Battles reminder that great things often come in small packages.
