Zeros

Vasquez certainly isn’t tiring of this, as he’s fine-tuned his sound even further so it reflects its influences, yet still allows him to chase his personal muses.

His songwriting skills are stronger now than they were two years ago and his aesthetic's deep enough that there's probably room enough for more people in those shadows

They are a group that exist solely to make abstruse, dark and head spinning noise. As such, Zeros accomplishes its goals very well.

There is a cool factor to Zeros that seems to transcend a hipness quota, a natural blankness that’s almost character-driven. 

The main surprise on Zeros, though, is that this still sounds like a solo project from Luis Vasquez, rather than a full band effort.

Not quite accessible to the unsuspecting ears, Zeros appeals in that inexplicable, morose way, propelled by a certain pleasure entwined with the chaos of the uncertain.

Ultimately, Zeros is what you might call “power pop” – a sensationalist exercise in force, excess and volume, albeit one sufficiently hooky and groovy to keep the casual listener interested.