To be honest, Temporal Shifter by Microwaves sounds solid from the very first moment. They present us with an excellently executed rock record that is incredibly engaging.
This band, hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has a long history dating back to the early 2000s. Honestly, that's not surprising; this level of musicianship isn't achieved overnight. From the moment I hit play, I never paused the album once. It was a very enjoyable and entertaining listen from start to finish. If I had to mention one track, I'd say Decalcomania really surprised me with the appearances of a psychedelic saxophone that transported me straight to '80s post-punk.
Classifying the band can be a bit tricky. While their hardcore roots are very clear (I think any fan of the genre can enjoy this album), I love that they included no-wave among the tags on Bandcamp. There's definitely a lot of that style in their music, and some moments reminded me a lot of the work of Teenage Jesus And The Jerks, the band led by music legend Lydia Lunch. You can hear it especially on the incredible track A Plane Made of Bricks, although those elements are present throughout the entire record. It's also worth mentioning that there's a strong presence of post-rock, math rock, and progressive rock in their sound.
Without a doubt, Temporal Shifter is an album that any rock fan can enjoy. I also have to say it must be a very interesting experience to see them live if you have the chance and you live in the United States. Highly enjoyable work.
PD: Special mention goes to the album cover, which is a fantastic artwork. It was actually what led me to pick it from among the albums we had available to review at Nsigned. Kudos to Neil Burke!