Kyle Durfey's always written gut-wrenching and emotionally turbulent songs to cope with his father's death. He's given me some of my most connective tunes to date. In essence, Pianos Become The Teeth have been therapy sessions not only for their lead but for fans like me as well. 2011's The Lack Long After was the record that got me through severe depression over the last few years and it still holds up as one of the best post-hardcore/screamo records I've ever heard -- which had me tentative about the shift in direction that Keep You takes. As it completely drifts into more melodic, piano-driven territory, devoid of any screams whatsoever, PBTT continue to weave a musical magic -- one that erases all apprehension and concerns. You're left feeling that they've transposed something onto you that they never did before -- a sense of relief and being content.
From the first few tracks that PBTT teased off Keep You, it became evident that the record would be hard to gauge. Why? Well, because there was a personal connection to Durfey's hoarse screams which felt like an avenue for you to vent your frustrations into. As his anxious screams and strong sense of urgency give way to a calmer, relaxed and contemplative disposition on the mic, it throws back to when Geoff Rickly got in tune with Thursday's instruments. Only this time, Durfey does it better. Tracks like "Ripple Water Shine" and "April" float off shimmering guitars which lend to the sense of recovery, which feels like the main theme here. The guitars dodge heavier outlooks but still feel ambitious. They provide more-than-ample structure for his swoon-y words. Feels like new ground for sure and that's how it should be...[more]
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