It's SUMMER

Subtle - Summer (2002) self-released

1. Flying Horse Plans
2. 5second Segment
3. Eneby Kurs
4. Been Shelled
5. Boxgod
6. The Teeth Behind the Wheel

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Today marks the start of summer, which also marks the start of Subtle. Summer is their inaugural EP and the first of their “Four Seasons” project. As a whole, the “Four Seasons” EPs are pretty phenomenal, but for the simplicity’s sake, have been compiled into a single CD, Earthsick. The only problem with the single CD compilation is that it the more experimental tracks are left off.

Hearing each season EP in it’s own context adds way more depth to the series. Summer might actually be my favorite, it’s difficult to tell. Of the four, Summer is the most free formed. There is very little in the way of song structure on this EP, it only peeks in on “Eneby Kurs,” and disappears before you’ve even noticed it. “Flying Horse Plans” may be one of the boldest entrances by a band ever. A forceful declaration of intent, almost warning the listener of the sounds to come. And my god, the kick drum. It has the physical presence that you only hear live, making you wonder why recorded drums never sound that dynamic.

I’ve always been a fan of bands’ first albums. There is a sense of exploration and self discovery that subsequent release just don’t have. With the Four Seasons, Subtle deliberately set out to find themselves (as a band) in the recording of these songs. It's an amazing thing to get lost in.