"The Contortionist ultimately prove to have as much in common with the psychedelic experimentation of later Opeth or Tool and even the textured melodicism of Sigur Ros as they do technical heavy music, but they’ve never sacrificed urgent impact. Critics and fans admire their intelligent approach to the crushing riffs of tech-metal, which becomes more vibrant with elements of ambitious post rock and jazzy / fusion-infused virtuosity. Even when angular riffs, odd time signatures, and devastating breakdowns give way to hypnotic, ethereal, and trancelike musical meditations, The Contortionist are never lacking in total power."

Ben talked to Robby Baca about the new album, Clairvoyance, the steadily shifting sound and the reuse of motifs.

Aired 10th August 2017.

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"The Contortionist ultimately prove to have as much in common with the psychedelic experimentation of later Opeth or Tool and even the textured melodicism of Sigur Ros as they do technical heavy music, but they&rsquo;ve never sacrificed urgent impact. Critics and fans admire their intelligent approach to the crushing riffs of tech-metal, which becomes more vibrant with elements of ambitious post rock and jazzy / fusion-infused virtuosity. Even when angular riffs, odd time signatures, and devastating breakdowns give way to hypnotic, ethereal, and trancelike musical meditations, The Contortionist are never lacking in total power."
Ben talked to Robby Baca about the new album, Clairvoyance, the steadily shifting sound and the reuse of motifs.
Aired&nbsp;10th&nbsp;August 2017.
Tune in to SYN's Punk and Metal Night, Moshpit, on 8pm-11pm Thursdays, on SYN 90.7 FM &amp; Digital, and online at www.syn.org.au.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/
 Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @MoshpitSYN
 Hashtag: #MoshpitonSYN
 Website: www.SYN.org.au/Moshpit
 Subscribe to YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moshpitonsyn?sub_confirmation=1
 Omny Podcast: http://omnyapp.com/shows/moshpit
 Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/moshpit-backstage-podcast/id1103834864?ls=1

Moshpit is SYN's home for everything PUNK, METAL and ROCK. Our ragtag crew of punk enthusiasts and metalheads bring you all sorts of music from pop-punk to power-violence to grindcore to hard rock to pagan metal!

Moshpit is a SYN Media Podcast.

Moshpit is SYN's home for everything PUNK, METAL and ROCK. Our ragtag crew of punk enthusiasts and metalheads bring you all sorts of music from pop-punk to power-violence to grindcore to hard rock to pagan metal!
Moshpit is a SYN Media Podcast.

MOSHPIT is SYN's home for everything PUNK, METAL and ROCK. Our ragtag crew of punk enthusiasts and metalheads bring you all sorts of music from pop-punk to power-violence to grindcore to hard rock to pagan metal!  The Moshpit Backstage podcast allows you to listen to interviews with awesome bands as well as some recorded segments!