Although Mind at Large have spent the better part of the past five years working on their seemingly flawless live show, this is the first time audiences get the chance to take the experience home with them to re-live at their leisure.
With a resume that namechecks Naiad and Nabilone it should be no surprise that Mind at Large imbue a decidedly moody and heavy repertoire.
The six tracks on their self-titled EP are largely centred around the rhythm section of Andrew Smetanin (bass/vocals) and Chris Ireland (drums) with Atanas Janackovski strangling the delay out of the six-string as if his life depended on it.
Drawing from the likes of Cog, Faith No More, The Tea Party and Tool the band keep it tight in terms of groove, yet open enough to create cavernous soundscapes.
Smetanin's bass lines creep and stalk, distracting from Janackovski's fretwork which subtly infects the listener. All the while Ireland's punchy drumming patterns hold you hostage, and before you know it, you're hooked. The results are stunning and defy the usual limitations of a three-piece.
It is this approach which sets Mind at Large apart from many other local acts, tapping into an audience prepared for a challenge as much as they are to rock out.
