Upcdowncleftcrightcabc+start - The Creeping Fear

It's rare to see a band without Wikipedia page, hitting the top of The Silent Ballet's 'Song of the Year' list. Even though authors of TSB are content with promoting obscure bands, the one of strange name Upcdowncleftcrightcabc+start (apparently inspired by Sega Mega Drive's cheat code), made impressive breakthrough.

The 2008 'Embers' release is actually a good summary for direction, which Upcdownc... has chosen at 2000's origins. The persistence at mixing standard post-rock with metal and even grunge influences resulted with ten complex, non-repetitive tracks. Some heavy guitars are added there, but don't get fooled: there are still to build up the proper mood. Nevertheless, when Upcdownc... starts playing, you won't confuse it with any other band.

Anyway, there must be something about post-rock albums' closers. I often enjoy them more than anything, and 'The Creeping Fear' is not an exception. Starting with delicate, sad strings, it soon erupts into apocalyptic wave of guitars and textures, that marks the best job since Godspeed You! Black Emperor. 'The Creeping Fear' gives creeps indeed. Constantly...

Upcdowncleftcrightcabc+start - The Creeping Fear (Play on last.fm)

Artist: Upcdowncleftcrightcabc+start
Album: Embers (2008)
Track: The Creeping Fear
Track Number: 10
Track Length: 9:58
Labels: Unsigned Yet (!!!)