Snapcase has been together since 1991 and have been with Victory Records for most of that time. This is their fourth full length.
At the outset of song number one, you might think "End Transmission" is an extension of 2000's "Design for Automation." This is not the case. While "D.F.A." was a fast-paced, vocally driven album, "End Transmission" is much more reflective and sophisticated. With layered tempo styles, songs that meander this way and that, Snapcase has taken their distinctive vocal sound and paired it with a very mature approach at hardcore. They're not afraid to take the time they need to let their songs develop. This almost casual approach sets an overall mood that grabs me. Standout songs include "Ten A.M.," "Cadence," "New Kata," and my favorite "Exile Etiquette." Definitely worth the price.
B+
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