Shuttlecock play quirky, art damaged, post-punk that you could call prog-rock or math rock, if that makes you happy. The songs are based around staccato riffs, with plenty of tempo changes, quiet passages and assorted odd electronic effects. The vocals are a bit geeky, but geeky-menacing like Devo was, the the lyrics are cryptic and sparse. The overall effect can be described as angular, moody and minimalist in nature.A Moog Taurus analogue synth is used, as well as, Simmons Electronic Drums. These two instruments coupled with the rugged guitar riffs and the precise, aggressive drumming create a spacious and complex dynamic that is both powerful and acrobatic.To be clear, only two men create the music of Shuttlecock and that is an achievement all on it's own. For there is no use of any modern sampler, sequencer or midi device during a Shuttlecock performance or recording session, for that matter. And, the music in no way sounds empty or desolate.Shuttlecock is relentless in their experimentation, avoiding conventional song structures like they were diseased, and creating songs that are breathtaking for those with an insatiable taste for the musically unpredictable. With that said, the bands ability to write and perform their music is unique, striking and downright interesting.This disc is the definitive nail in the coffin of the argument that a mere two people can't make as much noise as three or four."Listening to this album, I can hardly believe it.  How can two people make all of this electro-racket without a little pre-recorded or over-dubbed cheating?  In an age when the laptop has become the rock instrument of choice, these guys opt instead to juggle their instruments like tennis balls and slap them silly on the way down.  Just try doing that with a Powerbook. Let me make one thing clear. Their methods are vintage, but their sound is totally fresh.  Shuttlecock simply believe that the process of making a piece of music is just as important as the final "product."  This album stands as a testament to the possibility of such a dogmatic insistence on pure methods yielding flawless and unique results."-cdreviews.com