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Makaras Pen
Makaras Pen
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It's surprising to hear that Buffalo, NY's Makaras Pen claim they are looking "to evoke any emotion good bad or indifferent." After all, indifference is generally not a response a band would ever strive for. Fortunately, Makaras Pen's debut does not cause the listener to feel indifferent. Instead, the blend of droning guitar riffs with the dreamy vocals of Emma Willis make this is an effort worth checking out. Willis' voice is powerful and hypnotic, particularly on the intriguing "Sacrifice" and the beautiful "Envy And Lust." They go in a different direction with the romantic acoustic track "Spent Time With You," while the intense "Opus 6" drops the vocals completely, opting instead for heavy distortion and careening guitars. At times, the band drags on, taking a dreary turn on tracks such as "Tightrope" and "Promises." Minor missteps aside, this is a promising debut.
—Jessica Simons
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