Inept
Really? Inept?
If music fans don’t listen to the music of this Chicago-based group, they will have to take the band’s word for it when it comes to understanding the name.
Wait, I get it! Irony and sarcasm! Nice!
“So Much Between Us” the title song from So Much Between Us (2008) is a ballad of top order. This tune is very listenable, with nice guitar work. The song does build up energy as it proceeds, but again the levels of sound (dynamics!!) help this group stand apart.
“Just Like You” is rock and roll, with crisp, fuzz guitar and powerful back up vocals that lend a sense of immediacy and frustration to the song. Fortunately, this group of young musicians understands dynamics, placing some softer background music with vocals that nearly stand alone. I would think the sound of Inept would do justice to the late 1960s and early 1970s. That’s a good thing. Good finish on this song too.
For those who want to dig a bit into the band’s past, try “The Call” from Say Goodbye To This (2006). There was talent there, early, though the maturity of these young fellows comes through loud and clear with their newest CD. “Deepest Need” is a powerful early effort, with apparent guitar ability coming through from Kevin Singleton and Lucas Mountain. The rest of this solid lineup – Anthony Lira – vocals, Joey Ossey – drums and Ian Roberts – bass.
Check out their extensive tour schedule – Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, Louisiana, Texas and Wisconsin.
Tags: independent music, music, Inept, indie, indie music
March 23rd, 2008 at 4:58 pm
“So Much Between Us” is definitely worth a listen in my opinion as well. Honestly, I don’t care too much for the lead vocals, but the lyrics and instrumentals more than make up for it. I wish I could say that for the rest of their music as well, but they really don’t do too much for me. I’ll write them down as a typical band of their time, and I really don’t hear any resemblance at all of the late 60’s, early 70’s.
March 30th, 2008 at 10:53 am
No resemblance to 60s and 70s. Really?
Well, that’s excellent, because each ear is different.
I just hope you keep checking in.
April 10th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
I listened again a few times and nope, I just don’t hear that much of a resemblance to the 60’s and 70’s era of music. If I had to choose a song that semi resembles the 70’s, I would say the guitar riffs on “The Call” sort of do. Maybe you can enlighten me on something that I am missing ?
April 13th, 2008 at 8:28 am
I’ve heard of these guys before. Inept is one of my roomate’s favorite bands. I can’t remember how many times I’ve heard “So Much Between Us”, but I’m not complaining. I think these guys have the type of sound to become very popular with the casual listener. If I didn’t see them here on Indie Update, I would have thought that they’d already made it big. Oh, gasp, they’re coming to Kentucky! I’m definitely gonna have to go