October- Defeat the question

DIY is the way to go. Alt rockers October have been one ofthe tightest live acts among the new crop of rock bands  in the country in recent years, cutting loosewith a vibrant stage presence and a killer original set-list. Their debut Defeat the Question is loosely themedaround their individual perceptions and experiences, the band’s take on life atlarge. Some of the numbers here are familiar from their Live sets, like theever popular ‘On the Wall’ ‘Stop,Look, Go’ with its rangy but groovy riffs and the chugging Down. But the better songs are the lesser heard ones.  Myriad is a scorcher of a track thatbuilds up slowly and sludgily discharges in a series of guitar runs. I don’tlike the production quality but there’s a lot of potential being showcased inthis 52 minute cd and I hope that’s not another flash in the pan.