Exemption's second full-length, and third release overall, showcasing the band's rise to a new musical level. Brutal, beautiful, weird, and full of big hooks. There is something here for everyone.

9 MP3 Songs in this album (38:04) !
Related styles: Rock: Progressive Rock, Metal/Punk: Stoner Metal, Mood: Weird

People who are interested in Black Sabbath Mastodon Pantera should consider this download.


Details:
Public Cemetery Party was recorded at Killingsworth Recording Company in Farmingdale, NY from January to September, 2010.

Produced by Ray Marte.

"...their energetic repertoire that has been shaking the foundations of local venues in the Brooklyn area, has been bottled up and released on nine rip-roaring tracks."
- Chybucca Sounds review of "Public Cemetery Party"

"The progressive driving guitar riffs, spacey arena quality and the bands ability to switch up the sound on a dime makes for a great record."
- House of A&R review of "Public Cemetery Party"

"...A tremendous maelstrom of emotion and power finishes the listener off, leaving them a part of something incredible, an experienced soul ready for whatâs to come, and a poor victim addicted to PCP."
- Love Lucid/Australian Chicks Productions review of "Public Cemetery Party"

Long Island, New Yorkâs Exemption has done more than mature their sound on their sophomore full-length, and third self-released disc, Public Cemetery Party. Their music has evolved into something beyond genres and sub-genres. Each of the nine tracks not only differs uniquely from one another but sets the band far apart from the current trends of todayâs rock and metal bands. The songs are a kaleidoscope of musical styles: thick stoner metal mudslides slam head on into psychedelic landscapes; anthemic pop hooks give way to fiery surf-rock riffs, and crusty blues jams become violent exercises in aggressive funk. The first track âHyperspiralâ is a perfect example of this, moving seamlessly from Mastodon & Torche-esque riffage to euphoric melodies and hooks reminiscent of Rubber Soul. The influence of The Beatles is felt strongly throughout the disc, and singer/bassist Tom Moran even references Lennonâs influence in âHyperspiral,â with the line âLove and instant karmaâs not so simple now.â Like Torche, Exemption is not afraid to combine spine-cracking heaviness with bubbly pop-hook sweetness to create moods not often tapped into by new bands. Public Cemetery Party goes on to demonstrate the power trioâs skills as musicians. Their progressive side has earned them comparisons to The Mars Volta, Rush, and King Crimson, but this musical ability combined with their sense of humor at times is more in the vein of Frank Zappa . âBlood Heaven,â âGodzillaâ and âTasted By Loveâ demonstrate how incredibly drummer Ray Marte can be polyrhythmic over just about anything, often moving from common time to 9 and 7, and with fills that will have any drummer rewinding again and again. Guitarist/vocalist Nick Leeâs riffs and solos are a constant battle between good and evil, brutal and beautiful that rarely let up on taking the listener to new places. Finally, Tom Moranâs bass playing sticks the trio together like glue and his vocal melodies show that this band is no longer struggling to find their own sound but have forged their own over six years of hard work, dedication, and following their guts. This album has been almost a year in the making and the band is confident that it will turn some heads.

Exemption is a three-piece aggressive progressive rock outfit that started on Long Island in 2004 when the members were only 13 and 14. After putting out multiple demos in their early years, Exemption put out their first full-length in the form of 2007âs âThe Rabbit Hole.â The band has played hundreds of shows since then, some with bands such as The Misfits, Byzantine, Dry Kill Logic, and LA Guns, and toured the East Coast. In 2009 they put out the âHarmony of the Spheres EPâ and continued to play all over NYC, Brooklyn, and LI. The band recently put the finishing touches on their third release "Public Cemetery Party" at Killingsworth Studios in Farmingdale, NY and is getting ready for a November tour to promote the album. Their sound has evolved into something truly their own, combining progressive metal, stoner rock, pop, blues, and alternative ambiance once earning them the title of the âbastard children of the Beatles (The Metal Den).â

Band Members:
Nick Lee â Guitar/Vocals
Tom Moran â Bass/Vocals/Keys
Ray Marte â Drums/Vocals/Guitar

Contact Information:
music.exemption@gmail.com