Patience Of The Trail – "Rite"
A Beautiful Debut
Jan Wiesinger founded Patience Of The Trail in 2019 – initially as a solo project. Bands like I Hear Sirens, If These Trees Could Talk, and pg.lost. inspired him. When his goal of recording a record became more and more serious, in 2020, drummer Pascal Schwimmer joined him. The duo started to create their first demos immediately, and in October 2021, they recorded their first EP, "Rite".
Finally, on February 2nd 2022, it was time for the digital release. Nikita Kamprad (The Way of a Freedom) mastered and produced the record.
There is one thing I need to tell you upfront: If you like atmospheric post-rock, you will likely love Patience Of The Trail. The project from the Nürnberg area has quite a lot going for it – when listening to this debut, you'll maybe ask yourself if it's really just two people on it from time to time. "Rite" comes with a total of four songs, which together are a complete work of art that you should definitely take the time to enjoy in its entirety.
"Beartooth"
The first track, "Beartooth", starts harmoniously and initially offers thoughtful moments that continue to build up and culminate in a precise interplay of guitar and drums. You will notice its at the same time angry and playful sounding escapism, which is by no means followed by just calmness. The end of the track seems rather pensive and offers the perfect transition to the EP's namesake "Rite", which has this beautiful slight hint of 80ies sound and shoegaze.
This song makes me want more. I can't wait to express it live. Its driving sound is inventive and exciting. The little touch of punk attitude suits the instrumental piece well. There is no need for lyrics here – even if I could think of some.
"The Colour Of Burnt Umber"
"The Colour Of Burnt Umber" starts with something that sounds like a xylophone? A certain air of uncertainty initially underpins the whole piece. Then the drums kick in and mix everything up. Finally, the rhythm brings something indescribably beautiful to the surface. Let this sound wash you away and look forward to the finale – keyboard and drums introduce it and then dissolve into the play of melodies.
The last and shortest track, "Expressions", beautifully expresses the admiration of the band founder's idols mentioned above. Together with his drummer, he manages to set to music exactly this fabulous alternating bath between soft and heavy moments, light and shadow, which we post-music people love so dearly – in only 4:33.
I'm already very curious to see what's up next for Patience Of The Trail. Therefore, I would like to recommend the debut EP "Rite" to you.