Ex Models - "Chrome Hearts"

Here's another one on the noisy side for you, Lefty-followers. I've been semi-obsessed with the final track from Ex Models' third (and probably last) album, "Chrome Panthers." If "Chrome Hearts" doesn't make you go out and buy a set of drums, I don't know what will.

Anchored by Oneida's own percussive wonder, Kid Millions, the album "Chrome Panthers" finds Ex Models performing their longest tracks to date. The previous two ("Other Mathematics" and "Zoo Psychology") were stellar noise/angular rock outings, but lacked the impulse and punch achieved only after updated producers and strength in rhythm.

Ex Models are normally only two members strong. Bro's in real life, Shahin and Shahryar Motia,
are fantastic musicians and songwriters but the addition of Kid Millions pushes the combo over the edge. Ex Models are basically dead now though. Both Motia brothers started another band called Knyfe Hyts (funny name which comes from their technique of taking hits of hash from the tips of knife blades before playing sets of bad psych-rock) which has already broken up.

If you can get passed the vocals (which I don't mind, personally I hear Mark Mothersbaugh) and like loud rockin', check it out.

Rock out with your socks out here.

-bp

Also, as a bonus: If you dig the song, check out the live version (sans-Millions).