The D.C. Emo band deliver a good (but short) time on their 4th LP, even if there isn't that much variety at play.
At it's very best, Glitterer's newest LP 'Rationale' feels like it would be right at home in Title Fight's formative library. It makes sense, given that Ned Russin started this project soon after the band he formerly fronted went on hiatus. It's got big, thick walls of guitar tone, antsy vocals, and a fat drum track under it all. It scratches a specific itch for this brand of pop punk tinged emo and kind of feels like a breath of fresh air. With some really fun synth work layered in throughout, you have the recipe for some pretty satisfying moments.
However, as the album progresses, two things become evident; it's pretty short (clocking in at around 23 minutes), and there's not a ton of dynamics or variety at play. I think much of it comes down to how the record flows as a whole. It never becomes tedious to listen to, in part because of that short runtime, but I'd by lying if I didn't say it stood out.
'Rationale' does feature some pretty fun highs throughout. 'Certainty' has a 90's alt rock tinge to it that really works with the songwriting. The opener, 'I Want to Be Invisible', has a really unique use of synths layered throughout that pair surprisingly well with the thick wall of guitar. With the runtime being as short as it is, I wouldn't really have a hard time recommending this record to pop punk, emo, and even shoegaze fans. It may not be the most varied, dynamic, or exciting LP you'll hear, but it has enough going for it to at least listen a couple times!
Standout tracks: I Want to Be Invisible, Can't Feel Anything, Certainty, Half Truth
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