Chicago-based
prog-rock outfit Partner started out in 2013, and in two years had recorded the
material for their debut album, but for some reason it’s only just made an
appearance. It’s a complex, aggressive, and uncompromising sound, with hints of
the Canterbury scene among the hard-rock riffs. I can’t say that I’m
particularly fond of the vocals, but as the tracks are mostly instrumental then
I’ll put up with them.