Listening to a lot of Polyphia, recently. At first, I thought they were a math rock band or just dudes who could shred. (I’d do that all day, if I could. I just wouldn’t publish it).
An early video
But, the more I listen to their music, watching their evolution and listening to them in interviews, the more it seems like these guys are genuinely a new voice.
Evolution of their sound. Same elements, developed.
They’ve also been evolving and I think they’ve found their voice.
Amazing chops on acoustic and electric guitars. The drums are amazing
It reminds me of the same process I went through with The Clash. My roommates were huge fans and that’s pretty much all we listened to in our apartment. One day, after hundreds of listenings, it just clicked.
I have learned that if I listen with less prejudice and an open mind and heart, I may find something great.
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