Akarso
404 Records
Milwaukee's Akarso produces heady trig rock that recalls configurations along the lines of Trenchmouth and Drive Like Jehu. The sound is heavy, nervous, and twitchy, with a decided Midwest influence along the lines of Shellac. The band's intensity is downright unnerving:rso you can't help wondering what kind of coffee these guys have been drinking. Akarso's rhythms are viciously intricate and powerful, and are nicely complemented by some great wounded, banshee-like vocals. Constantly alternating between precision and power, this band will surprise you again and again.
Sadly, Akarso decided to call it quits in the summer of 1999. "Limbless" comes from a split CD the band released with D.C.'s Faraquet on 404 Records.
Jesse Ashlock
last updated:
08/16/01
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