Tera Melos: Patagonian Rats (Sargent House)

Tera Melos: Patagonian Rats (Sargent House) - California trio Tera Melos craft experimental, noisy math rock with a freak-pop element. Discernible vocals, saxophone and effects are layered into the complex guitar and rhythmic structures. The lengthy journeys offer rewarding sonic surprises. Recommended. Play 5 6 7 9 (FCC 3 4 8 11)

Don Caballero: Punkgasm (Relapse)

Don Caballero: Punkgasm (Relapse) – Pittsburgh based math rock trio Don Caballero are now led by the last remaining original member, drum virtuoso Damon Che. The cover art indicates new life has led to brighter skies. Truth is, few bands closely associated with a particular sound or movement are able to blaze into new territory with much success. Unfortunately, this too is the case with Don Cab’s 6^th LP, Punkgasm. In their case, learning to speak isn’t a good thing, and neither is mimicry. Though scattered, a few inspired sparks remain. Decent.