How Yes No Small Talk cassette
Quirky, angular post-punk from this group that appears to be based in Zagreb, Croatia. HOW YES NO keeps things succinct and minimalist in a way that I appreciate. Of the nine songs featured on this tape, only one cracks the two-minute mark. Both of the vocalists employ a deadpan, half-spoken cadence that works well with the discordant guitar work. There is a motorik aspect to many of their songs that reminds me of FAUST. The drummer makes use of some cowbells or blocks that emerge as the only real flourishes on most tracks. Don’t try to talk to these folks about the weather. From a band that gets straight to the point in a direct and artful way, it’s no surprise that they loathe small talk.