Rye Wolves - Oceans of Delicate Rain, 2008

I saw this band for the first time about three weeks ago, and they literally knocked my socks off (they being extremely loud. Think the volume of the Melvins). But what impressed me, was their stage presence and ability to keep an audience in thrall. Now, this says I'm reviewing Oceans of Delicate Rain, but really I'm talking about the band, themselves. Three of the most calm and kick back guys you'd ever want to meet, they put all their aggression and angst, ennui and anomie in the music, and keep their lives as clean and bullshit free as possible. The space they practice and put on shows, EpicSpace, has a sign out front that reads "Hate Free Zone." And you have to believe it. They welcome everyone, and at the end of the day, help everyone pick up all the socks (they've gotten used to it by now). Anyway, check out the wolves onmyspace, and I think you'll agree. THEY FREAKIN' ROCK!