Buildings - It Doesnt Matter

Review by John Rettie

Album Review: It Doesn't Matter by Buildings Released in 2014 on Riot House Records, It Doesn’t Matter by Buildings is a punchy, chaotic ride through the underbelly of punk and rock. The album leans hard into math rock’s angular rhythms, post-hardcore’s raw emotion, and noise’s abrasive edges. It’s not for everyone—this is music that grabs you by the collar and shakes loose whatever complacency you walked in with. The band, hailing from the US, brings together a tight-knit crew of talent. Brian Lake handles vocals and guitar duties while Joe Clark lays down basslines as jagged as broken glass. Travis Kuhlman’s drumming feels like controlled chaos, keeping everything stitched together even when it threatens to unravel. And let’s give props to Jeff Marcovis (engineer and mixer) and Rob Schlette (mastering), who make sure the sound hits just as hard as the songs themselves. Two tracks stand out immediately: “Gold” and “Because It Doesn’t Matter.” “Gold” kicks off the record with an explosive burst of energy. The riffs zigzag unpredictably, but somehow they never lose their grip. Lake’s vocals are raw and unhinged, cutting through the mix like a rusty blade. What sticks with me most is how the track builds tension—it’s like watching a storm roll in. You know something big is coming, but you’re not sure exactly when or how. By the time the crescendo hits, you’re already hooked. Then there’s “Because It Doesn’t Matter,” which closes the album on a haunting note. This track stretches out longer than the others, giving space for quieter moments to breathe before erupting into feedback-laden fury. The repetition of the title feels like a mantra—or maybe a surrender. Either way, it leaves you sitting in silence, staring at your speakers long after the last note fades. One thing I’ll say about It Doesn’t Matter: it doesn’t try to be cool. There’s no pretense here, no attempt to smooth over the rough edges. That’s what makes it so damn memorable. Buildings aren’t interested in polish; they’re chasing something visceral, something real. And honestly? More bands should take notes. Here’s the kicker: listening to this album feels like getting lost in a maze where every wrong turn leads somewhere better than expected. Sure, it’s messy. But sometimes life is too.

Artist: Buildings
Album: It Doesnt Matter

2014

Rating: 4.0

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Filename: buildings-it-doesnt-matter.zip

MP3 size: 53.2 mb
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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Gold	2:46
Because It Doesn't Matter	2:24
Respectable Couples	2:9
Young	3:17
Watershed	1:32
...Because It Doesn't Matter
Because It Doesn't Matter	2:24

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Buildings - Because It Doesn't Matter (Official Video) - Riot House Records

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Catalog Numbers

RHR-010

Labels

Riot House Records

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lytte på nettet
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5 × File
MP3
320 kbps
Vinyl
10"
45 RPM
EP
Numbered
Clear

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Riot House Records
Copyright (c)	Riot House Records
Mastered At	Anthem Mastering

Credits

Role	Credit
Bass	Joe Clark
Artwork By	Joe Clark
Drums	Travis Kuhlman
Engineer	Jeff Marcovis
Mixed By	Jeff Marcovis
Mastered By	Rob Schlette
Songwriter	Buildings
Vocals	Brian Lake
Guitar	Brian Lake

Notes

500 hand-numbered copies pressed, comes with download code.

Barcodes

Barcode: 8 45015 10101 0
Matrix / Runout (Side A): RHR010-A
Matrix / Runout (Side B): RHR010-B

About Buildings

American noise rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Members

Sayer Payne
Brian Lake
Joe Clark
Travis Kuhlman
Mike Baillie

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *It Doesn’t Matter* by Buildings is a wild mix of punk, rock, and math rock chaos, released in 2014 under Riot House Records. What’s cool is that Joe Clark pulled double duty—laying down basslines and designing the artwork. And get this: the track *Because It Doesn’t Matter* shows up three times on the album, but each version has its own twist, like they couldn’t decide which one was the “final” take. Maybe it really doesn’t matter after all?