"Intersections" branches out past punk-riff-driven tracks into meandering, compelling
story-telling without ever losing Evan Weiss?s characteristic sound. The newest offering
from Into It. Over It. bears an uncanny resemblance to Evan's previous work, while still
presenting a new perspective of contemplative canon. Previously, while most tracks got in,
made their point, and got out, Intersections sticks around for a bit, immersing you before
the introduction of a new theme. This is where this album truly shines. The master wordsmith
crafts yet another juggernaut of clever lyrics that not only move, but transport the
listener to the scenes he has created and retold; those lyrics that can only be matched by
the layered accompaniment barrage of intricate fretwork. Just as the fingerpicking shrouded
in piano begins drawing parallels with Mike Kinsella's "Ghost Town" (which is far from an
insult), we are pulled back into familiar Weiss territory with shimmering distortion and
structured, dynamic, kinesthetic leads. While containing more tranquility and reflection
than angst, there is certainly enough audio feedback and "Wooooaaaaaooooohhhhh"s to remind
that this is an IIOI record. This is the PROPER way to write an album.
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