Zero Mag Post-Idiot Pilot Review

Idiot Pilot-Wolves
Idiot Pilot consists of two official members: Daniel Anderson and Michael Harris, both 21. Wolves is their ground-breaking new record, and it is absolutely incredible. The two gentleman collaborate on the songs, with Michael handling most of the vocal duties (Daniel does some screaming here and there). The album is full of lush soundscapes that can at times be very spacey and ambient, sometimes technoey, and then go full-on metallic. The album mostly moves away from the hardcore sound that they had on their last record, vying for a sound that veers back and forth between The Postal Service and Muse. But there are still moments in songs like “Planted in the Dark” and “Good Luck” when they revert back and sound like Botch reincarnated. The band is only strengthened by the presence of drummer Chris Pennie (Dillinger Escape Plan, Coheed and Cambria). His solid skills add a wonderful touch to the epic-ness of the songs. Drummer Travis Barker (Blink 182, +44) also plays on “Elephant.” Every track just shines. There is tons of production all over this record, which makes it obvious that Anderson and Harris labored long and hard with Wolves. It doesn’t disappoint. Go check it out.