Socrates That Practices Music – Further Conclusions Against an Italian Version (BAT) (2011)

With a name like Socrates That Practices Music it was obvious things were going to diverge from the norm. The music contained on this London based duo’s first LP Further Conclusions Against an Italian Version (BAT) defies genre and attempts to eschew from comparisons. Minimalist pop, Art-Rock and experimental all equally fit the bill. Imagine the repetition of The Fall mating the quirky oddball songwriting of Robyn Hitchcock and your still not close to knowing what this band sounds like. Lyrically the record is strong with a wacky almost robotic vocal delivery at times while the samples keep things fresh and interesting. Socrates That Practices Music have crafted a very interesting listen.