Not that there is anything wrong with it, but some groups just never really evolve. What we mean is, they never sound all that different from the way they did on their debut release. In many cases, this is just fine; what you see is what you get and there are no complaints. But bands such as Chicago, Illinois’ No Object have higher-level musical achievements for which they are striving. You can hear that loud and clear on their sophomore EP, Open Closure, due for release on September 24th, but here for you to listen to in its entirety now! The five-track effort marks an evolution of the band’s darker, aggressive sound. This is a full-fledged rock record, with lots of scorching guitar solos, fast-moving tempos, and decisive drum patterns. The music draws an interesting contrast to the lyric...