Colossal

Blending rock, post-punk, jazz, and pop, indie rock outfit Colossal formed in late 2001. Intricate without being overbearing or difficult, the Elgin, IL-based quintet began playing shows in the spring of 2002 before Asian Man released their debut EP, Brave the Elements, in January 2003. Touring followed before serious writing began for the band's first full-length. Original bassist Jeff Feucht left the group in early 2004 to concentrate on teaching; Eli Caterer (Smoking Popes) joined on to finish the album alongside drummer Rob Kellenberger (Slapstick, Tuesday), singer/guitari...