The Racquet Review of ‘The Infinite Definitive’
No Longer “Unknown”
The Infinite Definitive strikes a chord with pop/rock mesh
By Ashley Atkinson
Keith Lynch is the one-man band who literally does it all. Creator of the band Unknown Component, Lynch’s newly titled album ” The Infinite Definitive” offers listeners a refreshing dose of poetic lyrics.
Lynch’s music can sprinkle listeners with a splash of 90’s alternative vibe, but Unknown Component mostly has its own personal rock/pop feel and showcases Lynch’s instrumental work.
“It reminds me of a toned-down version of Guster,” said UW-L senior Annie Penlesky.
Although Lynch flies solo in the process of producing and recording Unknown Component’s tunes, his music is far from what you might expect from a guy who functions as every member of a band. His work has depth, and the abstract sounds are put into focus by perceptive lyrics.
The 10-track album features such songs as “A Heavy Heart or an Empty Stomach” and “Foundation of Rebellion”. Like other songs on the album, “The Experience of Understanding” sweeps listeners up and takes them on a melodic journey of contemplation.
Listeners who demand excellence in pitch will probably not be satisfied with Lynch’s less-than-perfect intonation. His voice strains slightly for those notes that are just barely out of reach, but nevertheless he should be commended for putting forth his strongest vocals.
“Infinite Definitive” can be purchased on iTunes and the band’s Web site even has some free downloads.
Keith Lynch is a self-taught musician who plays the guitar, piano and drums for his recordings. If that weren’t enough, he also does all the vocals, writes all the music, and even designs his own album covers. He is undeniably dedicated to the promotion and development of his music.
Lynch’s formation of Unknown Component sprouted in 2002 out of Iowa City. So far he has released seven albums.
Unknown Component definitely reverberates the DIY attitude that is the foundation of indie music. Lynch is a self-promoting artist who has been expanding his solo-band’s name throughout the Midwest.
Unknown Component’s next performance is in Madison on Thursday, October 28 at The Frequency.