Sometime Sunday

Item: Drain
Author: Andrew Crump

Drain

(1995)

Reviewed by Andrew Crump

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Label Tooth & Nail RecordsHeaven's Metal #54July/August 1995

alternative rock grunge

On occasion, a few simple words can adequately describe something without leaving anything unsaid. Sometime Sunday's latest release is hypnotic. From the (tightly pressed to the speakers) drum and guitar mix at the beginning of "Needle" to the psychedelic slow-down at the end of "Feel," Drain pulls you in.

Though not as naked as Stone, Drain's scantily draped covering does intrigue. Vocal harmonies laid down by Mikee peek through on "Eye" as well as some crazy chorus/flange effects that drench "Needle" and "Feel." There seems to be no doubling of guitars as was the case on Stone, but the overall mix on Drain is slightly more processed. But don't fear, with the decision to record analog, Drain follows Stone as "Raw Album of the Decade." If you listen closely, you can even hear hiss before and after some of the songs.

More hard core, yet more melodic depicts the musical direction of Drain. It is similar to Stone, but also extremely different. Wah-pedal-wizard Kevin again creates a million emotions with his chuzzy rhythms and spaced out solos. Zip's grunt thumping bass lines play a dominant role throughout each of the twelve mentionable songs in the disc. Jacob's drum playing, as on the demo Pain - which, by the way, needs to be released on CD - is diverse from song to song without over or under playing. Last but not least, Mikee's passionate vocals shove the lyrics through your eyes.

Drain is not a 'one listen, I get the full picture' type album. Each spin of the disc and zap of the laser reveals a deeper level of musical skill, mystical moments and spiritual enlightenment. Sometime Sunday is like a swaying pocket watch, so be careful.