65daysofstatic are without a doubt the most original band in the UK, peddling an atmospheric mix of post-rock with break beats and computer glitch. (Think Explosions in the Sky vs. Aphex Twin, refereed by Mogwai.)

Alternating between walls of noise and the subtle quiet moments that are the staple of modern post-rock, 65DOS create fantastic sound-scapes which are melodic, emotional and bleak, verging at times on the apocalyptic.

Their latest offering, released no more than a year after their first full-length, The Fall of Math, in no way fails to live up to expectations. It is however less influenced by electronica than their previous efforts, a direct contradiction with the Hole EP released earlier this year. One track actually does not feature any discernable electronics, which may cause them to lose a few of their fans. However, this is nonetheless unmistakably a 65DOS album and the shift towards a more organic sound is by no means a bad thing, featuring as it does the increased use of keyboards, namely on two of the album’s standout tracks, drove through ghosts to get here and radio protector.

Despite an intimidating intensity and a lack of vocals (it becomes clear within the first minute of any 65DOS track that vocals just wouldn’t be appropriate) 65DOS still remain very accessible and have the ability to overcome any boundary of musical genre of preference. One time for all time is an excellent example of what the band are capable of: songs which strike exactly the right balance between astounding complexity and accessibility that is required for mainstream success, which thanks to their renowned work ethic and unstoppable touring schedule, they most definitely deserve.

Put simply, if you are not listening to 65daysofstatic, you are missing out.

Released October 24th 2005, Monotreme Records