Anatomy of Habit CD - Update

The CD compilation of the first two Anatomy of Habit vinyl releases just shipped from the pressing plant. Watch for availability directly from BloodLust! by the weekend...

CVLT Nation reviews Anatomy of Habit EP

We are flattered by the ongoing support that CVLT Nation has been giving Anatomy of Habit!

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The new Anatomy of Habit self-titled EP is a sonic diagram of audio magic, and it’s available here. For me, this band defies labels, which makes them masters of their own universe. They define what it is for all elements of a band to come together as one. The first thing that grabs my attention about this release is the insightful lyrics that I can relate to like I know them on a personal level. Anatomy of Habit’s vocals puts so much emotion into his delivery that there is no way not to feel where he is coming from. Then you have the musicianship of this band, which speaks its own language of rhythm and bugged-out repetative melody, that creates a surreal and enchanting atmosphere. Song number two, “The Decade Plan,” is something that I will listen to from now until my last breath. The words on this record will have a conversation with your inner doubts, and afterwards your insecurities will become the things that make you strong. As songwriters, Anatomy of Habit know how to wrap your eardrums in dirge before burying the nonsense of the outside world in its own unmarked grave. What I enjoy about this band is not just how they sound, but also how they make me feel with each listen. Anatomy of Habit use space an instrument of awesomeness that will expand your imagination with each listen. If I had it my way, every living being would inject themselves with this music, and maybe then we might start to know what’s real. Anatomy of Habit should be shared, so make sure to tell your friends that you know a band that breaks down the human condition like no other!

New Anatomy of Habit 12-inch now on Bandcamp

 
Now available to stream and/or purchase (digital/physical)

http://anatomyofhabit.bandcamp.com/album/anatomy-of-habit-ep

A: “After The Water” (7:24)

B: “The Decade Plan” (11:17)

Anatomy of Habit is pleased to announce the follow up to their well-received, self-titled LP of 2011, which made many “best of” lists in the heavy metal and alternative music communities. Working hard in the live arena, the band has continued to present new songs and to build and diversify their audience, playing with a wide range of artists including Scratch Acid, Iceage, Secret Chiefs Three, Russian Circles, Yob, Martial Canterel and Pelican, among many others.

Their new EP contains two “shorter” pieces, by Anatomy of Habit standards, at least, titled “After The Water” and “The Decade Plan.” Both tracks continue in the band’s often-praised and characteristic melding of power, heaviness, and delicacy, while exploring new sonic textures and composition. Novel to this record is the inclusion of grand piano and string synthesizer, which blend in with the group’s increasingly well known drum and percussion rig coupling, and their melodic and swelling bass and hypnotically looping and caustic guitar parts.

The new songs were recorded by John McEntire at Soma Electronic Music Studios in Chicago. McEntire is well known as both a recording engineer and as the drummer in the band Tortoise, and his expertise and dexterity in the studio helped the band fully realize their vision for this release. The record was mastered and the lacquers were cut by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Service. Weston, who correspondingly worked on Anatomy of Habit’s first record, is also well known as the bassist in the band Shellac.

The two-part sleeve, which includes the group’s “five nails” logo as a die-cut, follows the design format of their first record, but it also adds a sense of color and heightened beauty that is meant to echo the tone of the new songs. The striking design was once again executed by Jonathan Canady. To further solidify the concept for this release and to distinguish it from its precursor, the records were pressed in white vinyl.

Blake Edwards (percussion), Dylan Posa (drums), Kenny Rasmussen (bass, piano, synthesizer), Greg Ratajczak (guitar), Mark Solotroff (vocals)

Anatomy Of Habit - 12-Inch Update #2

Sneak peek... Cover mock-up for the Anatomy of Habit "After The Water"/"The Decade Plan" 12-inch

Anatomy Of Habit - 12-Inch Update

Test pressings have arrived for the forthcoming Anatomy Of Habit "After The Water"/"The Decade Plan" 12-inch release and the band will be evaluating copies for quality.