Simply put, TREVOR & DANIEL's one and only EP is my personal apex of what we could so sweepingly describe as "indie rock". This duo, comprised of former Connecticut residents Trevor Healy (guitar; later of Weigh Down) and Daniel Pastrana (drums; later of Anton Bordman) recorded this one, relatively obscure 7" in 1998 before moving on to other musical ventures as well as other geographic locations. We are left with a telling document of two friends that appear so musically in synch with one another, a near-flawless, emotive burst of energy captured in time.
The three tracks themselves generously reflect the time in which they were written. Equal parts San Diego (Gravity Records) and Chicago (Kinsella clan) are very apparent (and also telling, as Anton Bordman would continue such Gravity influence and the Weigh Down would notably reflect aspects of various Kinsella projects in years to come) and tastefully executed. Truth be told, the dominating nature of these influences give the tracks a bit of a dated feel, but that does not mean they don't age well. In fact, the opening track's delicate and refreshing sound intrigues as much as it entertains, taking the listener along on an angular rollercoaster ride before its sudden finish. The delightful voyage through these aural peaks and valleys continue throughout the remaining two songs while never feeling formulaic nor redundant.
While acknowledging my soft spot for fellow Connecticut bands, particularly in a historical context, I must say that this record is simply stunning at face value. Bands that make any present attempt at writing such material seem hackneyed, trying again and again to implement that aforemention formula, but continuously falling short. Sometimes it's immensely rewarding to simply reflect on what was and be satisfied that it ever came to be in the first place.
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