The creative sphere of Wilderness is held aloft by its own strangeness, original in its emanations and, for a few, becomes a worthy experimentation in the school of art-rock.  Wilderness, a band from the “wilds” of Baltimore, undertakes the oft-used concepts of musical repetition and adds vocals to some of the compositions.  What emerges is an orchestra of loosely strung together melodies with evolving tones and repeating notes, underscored by a melange of vocals.  In most parts, the vocals are similar to what could be referred to as Beastie Boys on LSD. At times, aggressive (as heard on the tribal “Soft Cage,” a song that is the strongest tune in this album of 8 highly experimental works, and otherwise droning, (K)no(w)here is an album that will introduce you to its newness of music or push you away completely.

Art-rock knows no limitations nor does it recognize boundaries.  Its unpredictable nature is what endears the styles to fans that can move past the first listen.  Wilderness is abstract, of that there is no question.  But it is that ability to traverse barren wastelands of Rock, the place where most bands refuse to tread for fear of the bones that lie scattered on those grounds.  But even John Lennon played on those playsets with his heavily experimental Unfinished Music No 2: Life with the Lions.  Fortunately for Wilderness, the waterless places are where they got their start.  If you enjoy  challenging music, you might want to sample the art of Wilderness.

Music is in the mind of the listener.