Being unable to remember how I came across Rumah Sakit, I feel comfortable saying that I probably decided to check them out, based solely on their name. (those unusual names/titles always seem to perk my interests.) After listening to this album a few times now, I am glad that I found out about them.
I really enjoy intricate sounding instrumental music, and that's what you get on "Obscured by Clowns". Each of the 9 songs does a good job at weaving intricacies into the music palette that you get audibly fed. Many genres get touched upon in this album: jazz, metal, post rock-ishness, technical playing, math rock, etc. The music is fun and light hearted all while they play some bad ass solos, back and forth solos and so-on. With only 45 minutes or so of music, the album plays really fast, and at least with me, made me get the other albums they have released to check out more of their sound. Anyone who is familiar with this style will understand what I am trying to describe: A pretty even mix of Don Cabellero on a high energy infused alcoholic drink meets multi-genre music abilities of King Crimson.? (Ok King Crimson might be a little too high of skill for these guys, but more less same style.)
Instrumental releases like this, in my opinion, are good for almost any occasion: background music while having company over, cleaning, driving to work, scoggin', you name it, it'll probably fit. There are many many bands that play this style, or at least try to, but Rumah Sakit is a pretty decent one. (Plus this album has a pretty awesome cover to boot!)
Official score- 3.25/5
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