In 2003, an entity that would remain somewhat amorphous for a matter of time, Machines that Think, came into fruition. Like a young Earth, the Machines were without constant shape. Lead singer and founder of the Machines, Pranay Patel, even considered forming the band with dinosaurs, but much like God, Pranay saw how worthless the scaly reptilians were. Instead, Pranay opted to seek out the double bass whirlwind of percussion, Nick Lorenz, the tragically Indiana-born, Chip "Hard" Kohr on bass guitar, and a dirty South African mogul Josh Kalvelage.
The lineup worked. These unlikely characters had a strange musical chemistry about them. These mad scientists of rock came up with masterpiece after masterpiece that the liberal media chastised in lieu of shorter, tighter songs. But the Machines wouldn’t give in. They could convince an audience to like music that wasn’t easily palatable cookie cutter toilet rock. They could write a song that was accessible to the common listener...yet completely masturbatory for the pretentious rock and rollers.
Unlike the majority of modern rock acts, the Machines focus on a fuller and more specific range of emotion in their songs, both musically and lyrically. As witnessed on their song To Lose Control, they flow seamlessly from one extreme to another, having the ability to shape-shift their sound as it evolves through a song or a set. Touting one of the most energetic live shows in one of the most musically crippling scenes, the Machines that Think have continued to get exponentially better, show by show, song by song, note by note, until they take over the world with their sonic revolution.
Currently, the Machines that Think are finishing up their EP “Red in Tooth and Claw,” a reflection on the natural harshness of the world and the isolating effects that come along with it.
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