The Loeffler brothers have created a sound that has drawn comparisons to Tool and Helmet. While these comparisons are fair, in that Chevelle can sound much like those bands, it is unfair because Chevelle is making music that needs no comparisons. Steve Albini is no longer at the knobs for Chevelle's Epic debut, and not to sound blasphemous, but Wonder What's Next is produced better than Point #1. The vocals are stronger, and all the guitars are as big and driving as any band hailing from Chicago and creating music like this should be. I enjoyed much of the album, with the title track being my favorite. Its infectious song structure forced me into uncontrollable air guitar each time I heard it. A lot of the songs sounded like they could be on any modern rock radio station, but are different, emotional, and creative enough that they will certainly last longer than many of the modern rock pretenders.
Editors' ratings - Doug 4/5, Jason 2.5/5
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