Audible to Animals

A pretty even three-way split between hardcore, prog rock, and emo, Marigold's debut full-length album is an intriguing blend of strident guitars, time signatures that turn on a dime, and occasional gentle electronic soundscapes. It's all held together by singer and guitarist Vadim Taver, and while the band is obviously still finding its artistic feet, songs like the ambitious "This Day Has Opened My Eyes" are ample evidence of its technical power and subtle intelligence.