Being politically vocal, at least from a musical standpoint, is pretty hit-or-miss for me. I like when the politics are subtle, when care is given to each statement so as to get the point across without stuffing down the listener's throat. That's one thing that Brooklyn art-punkers Pill are able to do with relative ease on their jazzy, frenetic foray into post-punk in Convenience. Vocalist/Bassist Veronica Torres, who also lays down some really slick bass lines here, is the shining example for this notion, spouting politically-charged, yet tactful lyrics in a whirling, strangely sexy voice. She trades off with saxophonist Ben Jaffe, who adds a whole world of personality to the music with his extravagant lines. Compositionally, it sometimes feels like standard post-punk, but it's the little intricacies like the ones aforementioned that give the album a nice, forward-thinking feel to it. It's quite nice, and they're only going to get better, so keep an eye out.
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