The Night is a Portland rock band with a punk
sensibility.
The attitude feels punk, but they do not have the
traditional speed. My first thought is that I hear a jazz influence. That does
not make them slow or mellow at all. Listen to "Reckless Road" if you
need proof of that. "Misery" has some elements of metal, and a bridge
that grooves.
That I hear those elements indicates (I think) a
certain level of sophistication, and a well-rounded musical education on the
parts of the band members. That does not have to be incompatible with being in
your face.
While they are a local band for me, I'm not sure I
would have found them on my own. Someone I follow on Twitter did know about
them, though, and she made me want to check them out. Music has its ways and I
enjoyed the introduction.
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