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Traxis
Jul 2, 2006

Here is a pretty decent primer on "math rock" IMO and their explanation of the genre is pretty good I think:

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Take the intricacy and complexity of classic weirdo hard rock bands like Rush and Voivod, then add some of punk's hyperspasmodic schizophrenia, and you'll have a legitimate math rock contender. Math rock bands take pleasure in being erratic and unpredictable, often experimenting with peculiar tempos and jazz-derived rhythms while keeping the rock hard and aggressive all the while.

Cinemechanica is one of my favorites, featuring dueling guitars and on their Rivals EP, dueling drummers.

Sweep the Leg Johnny is another good one, math rock with a saxophone. Couldn't find any decent samples but Sto Cazzo! and Going Down Swingin' are good albums to start with.

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