Two astronomers, a physicist, and a herpetologist playing songs about living in outer space and being a human being.
Reviews of The Last Front:
"The Science of Silence"
This song has an oddly enjoyable beginning - the music stutters on itself for a few run-throughs, like a car trying to start itself on a cold morning. Once the engine starts running, The Last Front takes the listener for a spin through their own fast-moving and slightly-canted world; where multi-dude vocals lead the way and quickly strummed guitars serve as an outboard motor, pushing "The Science of Silence" through the void and, ultimately, into the ears.
The sound is odd; the guitars alternately ring out in open chords and then seize up in fits of musical epilepsy. The vocals have something that is sometimes lacking in local music - character. While the descending character of the chorus has some melodic bite to it, "The Science of Silence" serves as its own overall hook. You won't be able to figure out just what it was that kept you coming back, but you'll realize you're back.
~Boston Band Crush
Their MySpace tagline: “Two astronomers, a physicist, and a herpetologist playing songs about living in outer space and being a human being.” Truth in advertising– this is exactly what it sounds like. You can really hear the herpetology mixing with the physics, and it’s easy to detect the double astronomy. I guess the fun part is figuring out who’s who. It would seem obvious that the physicist is the drummer, but it could also be the herpetologist– they often lose fingertips from handling snakes, so they need to play an instrument that doesn’t require too much digital finesse… (why the hell am I still thinking about this?)
As for the music: good, often approaching very good. There’s never an aimless moment in the arrangement, and sometimes the guitars, drum and bass lock into something truly legitimate. I won’t call it a groove, because these guys are obviously nerds, but it’s definitely something.
~David Thorpe - Slush Pile
Presenting our EP -- BEING HUMAN!
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Recorded at The Milkhouse Studio in Allston, MA.
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"The Time They Stole" -- The Milkhouse Studio, Allston, MA
Underground by Tom Waits -- The Last Front as "Harry Bikini and The Metal Suspenders"
That was a great show you guys put on the other night. I can't wait to see your next show. Where and when are you guys playing? The new drummer sounded great too.
