Restorations - Lp1 (Yellow Vinyl)

On Restorations' Self-Titled debut full-length, the Philly quintet creates songs that are layered, tension-building monsters which lean heavily on a rhythm section that could probably knock a hole in the side of a Sherman tank. Still, that never takes away from the band's ability to craft warm, stirring melodies, enduring hooks and dynamic song structures. Cascading guitars, pulsing waves of reverb and spacey flourishes are held together by Jon Loudon's raspy-yet-tuneful growl. Even the pristine production allows the band to maintain a raw, loose aesthetic and foundation-shaking low end that owes a much to the members' hardcore roots. If you've been searching for a thoughtful, nuanced take on punk and indie rock - and all the sub-genres they entail - Restorations might just be your new favorite band.