Rima, the freshman EP from Houston indie/experimental rockers Motion Turns It On, is an exquisite tidbit of appetizing proportions. Having played together for years, honing their skill before they took their vision live, Motion Turns It On has a sound that is not easily defined - no matter how badly one wants to pigeonhole it. Their songs have a familiarity to them not so much because they sound like other bands, but more so because of the genuine and comfortable way in which they write and play their songs. “Rima” is rife with jovial intensity and highlights Steve Smith’s nimble drumming techniques. “Satelightning” is a melancholy crescendo of harmonious instrumentation. Billy Kenny’s guitar weaves masterfully between Derek Sinquefield’s bass lines and Andres Londono’s aptly placed keystrokes. From beginning to end, Rima is a delightful journey of melodious noise. Rarely does a first release so deftly illustrate the soul and maturity of a band the way this EP does.
-- Brigitte B. Zabak
