Forensics - You Don't Have To Win, But You Have To Fight

After five comfortable years beneath a damp, mossy rock, Virginia’s FORENSICS re-emerge to put forth their first widely-available studio release since 2004’s “Things To Do When You Should Be Dead Anyway” full length CD/LP. While various 7”s, micro-limited CD’s, and other detritus documented a lengthy period of experimental sonic exploration and recording techniques since the full length, “You Don’t Have To Win, But You Have To Fight” captures the band in full-stacked glory once again.  Harnessing the heaviness and left-hand dexterity of “Things…,” the newest EP finds FORENSICS now incorporating sheets of tectonic, shoe-gazing tremolo atop far more traditional song structures than previous output, anthemic vocal harmonies, and huge choruses. Tracked by John Morand (LaBradford, Sparklehorse, Strike Anywhere), mixed by John Congleton (Black Mountain, This Will Destroy You, Explosions in the Sky), and mastered by Nick Zampiello (Isis, Cave In, Doomriders, Converge), “You Don’t Have To Win, But You Have To Fight” paints a vivid rendering of a band getting back on the horse and appreciating the whole thing now more than ever. First proper follow up to 2004 full length (recognized in Thrasher Magazine’s “Best of 2004”). Band returned to regular live shows in 2008 and has played consistently since. Appearances at large and varied festivals (Dude Fest, The Fest 7 & 8, Macrock, Launch, SXSW, etc.) have continued showcasing the band’s music across genre-specific lines. Album mixed by John Congleton (Black Mountain, Explosions in the Sky, This Will Destroy You). Album mastered by Nick Zampiello (Cave In, Doomriders, Converge, Isis). Collaborative album art concept from Daniel Danger, Aaron Horkey, Brent Eyestone. Guest vocals on “Failed Master” by Tracy Wilson (Ringfinger, Dahlia Seed).

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