Hella 'Acoustics' album

There's no need to explain Hella here, because that would be redundant. But hold up there, dear reader! This is no ordinary Hella record! Oh no, more than just "another" Hella release, this EP is just as the title suggests...Hella gone acoustic! And yes, it makes more sense than common sense on the subject would let on. Prior to this, scientists never knew the potential hidden in acoustic guitars for "kicking-butt," so I think it's safe to assume Hella axe-man Spencer Seim is guaranteed a Nobel Prize for breakthroughs in shredding (which should look next nice to Zach Hill's numerous awards for pummeling intricacy on the skins).

The Acoustics EP proves that non-electric guitars aren't just for the campus folkie. Judging from these new takes on classic Hella moments, it's without question that circuitless instruments have the power to rock. And as always, thse drums just totally rule.

Bio:
Sacramento's spazz-jazz-freak-rock duo Hella has grown into a full-sized band!

Joining ZACH HILL and SPENCER SEIM are JOSH HILL, AARON ROSS and CARSON MCWHIRTER.

Drummer Zach Hill and guitarist Spencer Seim have been spending the better part of the past year recording and touring in support of the last few Hella releases (a recent EP and DVD on Kill Rock Stars / 5RC, as well as their critically acclaimed "Church Gone Wild, Chirpin Hard" double disc, not to mention national US tourdates w/ Dillinger Escape Plan, The Mars Volta, System of A Down, and Les Claypool), and have also been focusing on their other projects (Hill finding his place behind the drum kit for all-star bands Team Sleep, Goon Moon, and The Ladies, and Seim touring relentlessly with The Advantage). Needless to say, the two have been taking their skills to the masses as of late.

Now, as if asking themselves what they could do next, Hella releases their "Acoustics" EP, a collection of previously released songs mostly from "The Devil Isn't Red" and "Hold Your Horse Is" with a new, stripped down and beautiful take on their already magical songs.

"Hella are capable of riffological complexity of a most athletic cast... a masterpiece of frantic blargh."

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Hella - Acoustics