Erasers follows Resistance

"We Are the Erasers" is the newest EP from Brooklyn's The States, available Sept. 22. After previously releasing two full length albums ("Multiply Not Divide" in 2006 and "The Path of Least Resistance" in 2007) full of high production, this record has five strongly-written songs with hints of an evolution of their distinct sound.

In usual fashion, the two preceding albums were heavily produced with lots of details such as multiple vocal harmonies and three guitar parts added on top of the songs which created extensively detailed tracks.

Unfortunately, translating all these tracks into a live performance is usually difficult for the bands to accomplish, due to the limited resources within the three band members.

With "We Are the Erasers," the band focused more within the group and their dynamic in the recording studio, rather than cram the songs full of production.

"We really wanted to focus on three guys in a room," lead vocalist and guitarist, Chris Snyder said,

"Trios are special for a reason and I think that came across," Snyder explained.

Maybe it was after the addition of the new bassist, Pete Connors, or maybe The States were already heading towards that direction, regardless, the result of there focus is more of an organic indie rock album.

"The Fight" starts off as a simplistic acoustic song with just Snyder, his guitar and slowly starts progressing with more instruments, but "The Fight" never reaches a predictable grand climax. Add endearing lyrics to reassure his mother "I'm doing ok. I just had a rough day," this track is one of the more content songs musically, but with a thoughtful contemplation about life.

"Erasers" is one of the strongest songs on the EP with its upbeat melodies that contradict the lyrics' serious and dark theme about erasing minds.

"We Are the Erasers" is a nice appetizer to give fans a taste of what is to come.