Chevelle's debut, Point #1, finds them collaborating with producer Steve Albini to create forceful, mercurial indie rock. Dynamic rhythms and melodies predominate on the album, and songs like "Open," "Dos," and "Blank Earth" combine delicate interludes with blasts of noise. In line with Chicago's ambitious music scene, Chevelle's challenging take on rock is also a rewarding one. ~ Heather Phares
Professional Reviews
CMJ (5/3/99, p.5) - "...POINT #1 snaps necks when its quivery vocals and steady chords hover then flare-up into a torrent of screams and riffs...."
