SubAudible Hum

SubAudible Hum - In Time For Spring, On Came The Snow (CD, Low Transit Industries, Progressive)
We couldn't sum up this band any better than one line from the press release that accompanied this disc: "Having
purged much of their structural and self-imposed stylistic constraints the SubAudible Hum sound is now less
definable than ever." While spinning this CD the first time, we kept wondering what category these songs should
belong in. But after a few songs...we just couldn't quite figure out the correct genre for this band...because they don't
easily fit into any specific field. Progressive probably best encapsulates all of the sounds and ideas so... If you're the
kind of person who wants one specific kind of song from one specific kind of band, chances are you will probably
hate SubAudible Hum. The band's music is way too esoteric for the casual listener. But it is also probably too
unpredictable for most fans of the underground. In Time For Spring, On Came The Snow is a truly artsy album.
One song may sound nothing like the next...while the next song might sound slightly similar to the last. As the band
jumps in and out of different styles, they have somehow managed to come up with an album that is, overall, very
listenable and magnetic (?!). No small feat, that. Twelve peculiar tracks from a band that refuses to cater to the
whims of others. Very interesting stuff. Definitely unpredictable. (Rating: 5++) - Babysue USA

Originating from Australia, SubAudible Hum are testament to the fact that
sensible pop melodies can be eloquently whisked into a hybrid alongside
gloomy and melancholic overcast dispositions. Songs such as ‘Plankton
Vs Krill’ show the band at their most restrained and ambient best; creat-
ing a whirlwind of platonic vibes that would provide the perfect backdrop
for any late night inner-city stroll. As the album progresses it becomes
apparent that it simply goes from strength to strength; resulting in a thor-
oughly rewarding listening experience that is as much challenging as it is
quite bloody marvellous.
8/10
- Clash Music USA