| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
 | |
| EP by The Letterpress | |
| Released | 2003 |
| Recorded | Flying Blanket Recording |
| Genre | Math rock, Indie rock, Emo |
| Length | 24:54 |
| Label | Sunset Alliance (ALLY 024) |
| Producer | Bob Hoag |
Input/Output is an EP by the band The Letterpress that was released in 2003 by Sunset Alliance.
Reception
While the critical reception for Input/Output was mixed, those who did not love The Letterpress's sound, praised its originality in creating complex melodies without any guitars, since the band features only two basses and a drum set.
Critics at Impact Press loved the record. According to them, the "wo basses work together to create rhythmically beautiful melodies." allowing The Letterpress to feature "reat musicianship with an original niche." Matt Shimmer at Indieville.com would also be a large proponent of the album, declaring that "this is a formidable effort from The Letterpress" which "should have no problem garnering interest from the math-rock and 'complex indie rock' communities," before giving the record a score of 85%.
Stephen Carradini at Independentclauses.com perhaps best expresses the opinion of those who did not absolutely love the record. While admitting "he fact that The Letterpress can make music that would pass for smooth, hypnotic, guitar-based indie rock with only two basses is a spectacular achievement," Mr. Carradini contends that "here is a point, though, where we have to distinguish novelty factor from actual musical ingenuity. While this is an extremely creative idea, and the music is good, 'Input/Output' sounds like a lot of other subdued indie rock. The members have expertly imitated electric guitars without actually playing electric guitars, but they imitated a little too well."
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Input/Output" | 4:19 |
| 2. | "Autumn" | 2:02 |
| 3. | "Ember" | 2:48 |
| 4. | "Closer and Distant" | 3:48 |
| 5. | "Launch Sequence" | 4:15 |
| 6. | "Hanging in the Stars" | 3:42 |
| 7. | "Falling Away" | 4:00 |
References
- Impactpress.com Review of Input/Output retrieved 03-15-12
- Shimmer, Matt. Indieville.com Review of Input/Output retrieved 03-15-12
- Carradini, Stephen. Independentclauses.com Review of Input/Output, Apr. 4, 2004 retrieved 03-15-12