Heavy Is As Heavy Does, first track off Menomena‘s much-anticipated album ‘Moms’, is a most poignant piece of piano-led indie rock, in many ways as heavy as the title suggests. Heavily sincere as a grown-up Justin Harris sings with troubling placidity the pain of a betrayed teen who sees his father leave; heavy as the bass joins in, as the track builds up into rage, climaxing to the sounds of chainsaw; heavy as the guitar screeches and finally, it all simmers down. Menomena’s first output as a duo, this song is a beautiful introduction to the complex family dynamics explored on the album, set to be released on September 18th. On a side note, Menomena will be playing Portland’s MusicFestNW on September 7th as the second date of their ‘Moms’ tour.- Tracy Mamoun
