Minneapolis trio Aneuretical has already garnered plenty of positive press at home and beyond with their first two albums; their third, Million Dollar Man, is a sure bet to follow suit. Bassist/vocalist Matthew Sandstedt (who splits his time with Ampersand) works the mic with the part-earnest-rock-singer/part oddball-parodist adenoidal intensity of a gene splice between Billy Corgan, John Flansburgh and Perry Farrell, while guitarist Ian Anderson (no, not that one) and drummer Elliot Manthey (also of One for the Team) combine with Sandstedt to create a moody soundscape that shifts seamlessly from emo to prog to jazzy math rock with precision and authority. This would all be enough to inspire respect for Aneuretical without the realization that none of the three has quite reached adulthood proper. This is a very thoughtful and mature sound for so young a band, but then it is their third effort - another impressive stat considering they can’t yet take a legal drink. Aneuretical is head music with heart from the very young.
~ Brian Baker
