Hardcore Crayons - Zozzled (2015)

Zozzled showcases Hardcore Crayons' unique blend of math and post rock intertwined with elements of jazz & dub. Zozzled is heavier and more layered than past releases. Much of this has to do with a greater usage of guitar loops, keyboards, and bursts of noise with guitarist Dan Chizek adding some heavily delayed vocals that act more like a 4th instrument than melody and local sax stalwart, Mike Lewis, featured on several tracks after sitting in on the recording sessions. That said, Zozzled is a carefully crafted instrumental album that will keep you guessing and Hardcore Crayons show themselves to be one of the most skilled & innovative young bands to emerge from the Twin Cities in some time.