Calm

Calm were a three-piece emo/post-hardcore band from San Jose, California that were around from 1994 to 1996. Members of the band were previously in landmark bands Mohinder and Indian Summer, while later going on to be in Jenny Piccolo, Duster, and Her Space Holiday. Sonically, they really stand on their own from those aforementioned projects. Calm go big, with crushing, distorted and heavy chords that sound absolutely massive, with plenty of feedback and long periods of instrumental-only breaks. When the vocals do come in, they're a lot more subdued, with an often double-tracked drawl. Not to make any direct comparisons, but fans of bands like Dinosaur Jr. and Built To Spill would probably dig this a lot. The always-fantastic Numero Group made their three releases widely available in 2020, with much better quality than the vinyl rips found here. You can check that out at their Bandcamp or any streaming service below. Enjoy.

Calm (1995)

1. We've Made a Contact but Worship Silent I Make a Whisper I Am a Sinner

2. Slide the Needle in Under Blue Skin I Took a Picture So I Still Can Burn You

3. The Spirits Fall upon the Wheel to Turn the Spokes with Angel Grace When I Am Gone with Broken Wings the Spirits Fall to Take My Place

4. Demons Reloading Such a Beautiful Disease Trigger Pull this Trigger

5. Silk Wrapped Hands in a Masquerade Even When Things Are Picture Blue I Keep It under My Pillow Now Just in Case Theres Nothing Left to Do Outrun Myself

6. Be Still / We Will Live Like Thunder

Calm 7" (1996)

1. Arlington Sunset

2. Wild And Free

3. Sign Crushes Motorist

4. The Vacancy

Moonraker (1996)

1. Moonraker

2. Scientists & Saboteurs

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