Closely following the American school of post-rock, Shaking Sensations is a Danish quartet armed with twinkling guitars, crescendoing symbols, and rich bass tones. "Step Forward Young Soldier" is taken from the band's first release, the two track EP The Battle for Shah-e-Kot Valley. Here we witness the gradual swells and ripples that so well demarcate American instrumental rock. The band weave in and out of their sonic environment, tightly knitting a vivid portrait for the audience and not letting go until the very last drum beat.

Although Shaking Sensations still have yet to shrug off their influences, this is certainly an ambitious young project with their sites set on greater things. Never underestimate the Danish, they evolve quicker than their peers and readily step across boundaries in the blink of an eye. Recommended for fans of Explosions in the Sky, Giants, and This Will Destroy You, for now at least...

-Jordan Volz