Ace of Spit Ace of Spit II LP
An experimental unit out of St. Louis, Missouri, ACE OF SPIT embraces atmosphere and organic decay on their second full-length foray. With roots firmly planted in minimalist guitar rock, the group’s raucous spirit and raw rumble pulls their sound over to the punk side, making for a rich listen. Just as soon as the melody of “Broadway Babylon” draws you in, the tribal drums and wandering leads of “Cole’s Chopper” leave you questioning just exactly where you are. The record is full of surprises like that, with basement-born buzz achieving unexpected range. The band reaches into the depths of instrumental surf rock and comes up to the surface with weird artifacts seemingly rescued from the bottom, as exemplified by the SHADOWY MEN-esque “Diaspora Rock” followed by the pulsating synth of “Parts List.” By the time we get to “Esther’s Room,” the waves are reduced to moonlit memories in the bleak, black expanse.