I'm gonna peg Invisible Lines as an emo-core (emotionally charged hardcore) band.- And that’s a good thing! This band that originates out of Kearny, NJ creates music that is a relentless rush of rhythm and melody that is simultaneously pulverizing and delicate. "Wise Up" is a staggeringly good record with excellent sound quality, crisp playing, and evocative songs. The album was recorded at Killing Horse Records (killinghorserecords.com).
This is not a linear album. There are songs like the opening cut “Medulla,” that has a Rage Against the Machine drive to it, but the originality is evident. From there the band avoids sloganeering and self-righteousness in favor of meat and potatoes rock and roll. “Painmaker” and “Release” offer the listener songs seething with conviction, and rock energy. “Clean up the Mess” has anthemic power, but with a more mainstream sound, and a few rough edges- which is always good!
Invisible Lines' sincerity and commitment are obvious. With Will Acevedo on vocals and guitar, Alan Gomez on guitar, drummer Lucas Gonzalez, and bassist Mike Clifford, they make music that is anything but ordinary. No artsy whimpering, or shoe-gazing, Wise Up is a blast of an album where the lyrics are formative, reflective, and personal, without any introversive nonsense. In other words this album rocks from start to finish!
- Phil Rainone, Jerseybeat
Invisible Lines from Kearny, NJ is releasing their new EP Wise Up! on May 14. To celebrate the band is playing a show on the same day at Maxwell's with The Frozen Gentlemen and Shark? Show's at 10:30pm. $8. All Ages. Tickets are available at the door.
The band recently played a show at the Kearny American Irish Club with Screaming Females. Their sound is rockin' with some edgy beats and compelling post-punk grooves. The band cite Bad Brains, Fugazi, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Talking Heads, and X among some of their influences.
I said it before and I’ll say it again: Invisible Lines is driving music. Long stretch getting it done 80's movie montage driving music. To what end probably to kill vampires or fight the high school bully… it doesn’t really matter. This band makes the journey the most important part of the movie. Being a Buddhist, this concept totally appeals to me. And makes me feel like the Road Warrior (who is securely not a Buddhist, if you’ve seen the films, to which I’m pretty sure the Passion of Christ is a prequel). But I digress, their e.p. Wise Up! has been recieving some serious buzz, I emplore you to get your hands on it.
- Zac Clark, Rocker Tycoon
Invisible Lines is a band from Kearny, New Jersey that plays original songs. Invisible Lines’ sound remind me of a modern day grown-up Rage Against the Machine. Their lyrics fill each song and are extremely poetic making you stop and really listen to what they have to say. The music is energized but not ear splitting and perfectly matches the intense lyrics. I found myself listening for what would happen next which says a lot for music today and the number of bands I have to go through in order to find a good one to review. Invisible Lines also put on a great live show so I highly recommend that you pick up their latest EP “Wise Up” and check them out live this weekend!