Poetic doesn't just describe the lyrics of June of 44 or their phrasings, but also the beautiful noise that they repeatedly make with each successive CD. Four Great Points might be the band's most accessible recording to date, but shows the band has lost none of its adventurous nature. Building upon the jangly, disjointed equations of math rock, June of 44 have infused tracks like "Doomsday" and "Lifted Bells" with a more fluid rhythmic quality. "Of Information & Disbelief" is closer to the band's original dynamics, with its bursts of noise tamed by an atmospheric violin. While intimidating at first listen, June of 44's brilliance is in their ability to raise the listener to their level, sacrificing none of their integrity, or intent, in the process. --Steve Gdula
Review by Jason Ankeny
June of 44's fourth full-length, Four Great Points, is their most experimental effort to date -- fractured melodies and dub-like rhythms collide in a noisy atmosphere rich in detail, adorned with violins, trumpet, severe phasing effects, and even a typewriter.
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