"Groove-oriented emprise brushed with shades of Drive Like Jehu and grounded in a rocking emo sensibility" begins to characterize Engine Down's musical demeanor. The Richmond quartet met in Harrisonburg, VA, before embarking on their eastward migration to the Virginian capital. Comprised of former Sleepytime Trio, the Weak Link Breaks, and Bughummer members, Engine Down debuted at a murder mystery flick. Since that time the band put out a couple of CDs and toured with such acts as Four Hundred Years, Speedwell, and Three Penny Opera. By way of their recordings and live performances, Engine Down nurtured a bevy of adoring fans that helped them chart in CMJ's Top 20 for eight weeks. Engine Down is keen of rhythms in six-eight time and does not hesitate to augment their bass, drum, guitar, and vocal setup with such instruments as the cello, vibraphone, and piano. Even without the addition of these acoustic instruments, ngine Down's core sound -- its propulsive triplet-ridden beats, weighty bass lines, pugnacious guitar salvos, and languorous vocals -- make the band worth seeking out. ~ John Vallier, All Music Guide