Do Make Say Think - Other Truths

Review by Jackie Poppoon

Album Review: Other Truths by Do Make Say Think Released in 2009 under the Canadian label Constellation, Other Truths by Do Make Say Think is a masterclass in genre-blurring artistry. It sits comfortably within the realms of Electronic, Pop/Rock, Alternative, and Rock but stretches its limbs into styles like Post-Rock, Shoegaze, Indie Rock, and Experimental music. This isn’t just an album; it’s more like a sonic kaleidoscope that shifts with every listen. The album’s credits are stacked with talent—Ohad Benchetrit wears multiple hats as the recording engineer, mixer, and performer, while Phil Demetro mastered the project. Contributions from Charles Spearin, David Mitchell, James Payment, Justin Small, and others bring rich textures to the soundscapes. Notable additions include Leon Kingstone on saxophone, Michael Barth on trumpet, Julie Penner on violin, and haunting vocal layers courtesy of The Akron Family and Lullabye Arkestra. Now let’s dive into what makes this record stick in your head. Two tracks stand out for very different reasons: “Make” and “Think.” “Make” opens the album with a slow-burning energy that feels like waking up at dawn after a long night. Its layered instrumentation builds subtly, pulling you into its world without demanding attention outright. There’s something about how the guitar lines intertwine with soft percussion—it creates this hypnotic vibe, almost meditative. You don’t realize it until later, but this track has quietly embedded itself in your subconscious. Maybe it’s the way the horns sneak in towards the end, adding a touch of melancholy without ever feeling overbearing. It’s not flashy, but damn, does it linger. On the flip side, “Think” hits differently. If “Make” is introspective, then “Think” is expansive—a sprawling journey through peaks and valleys. The interplay between electric guitars and strings gives it a cinematic quality, like you’re scoring some personal odyssey in your mind. Around the midway point, there’s this moment where everything drops out except for a lone trumpet note hanging in the air. It’s brief, maybe even accidental-sounding, but it stops you dead in your tracks. That tiny detail? Pure gold. These kinds of nuances remind you why instrumental albums can be so powerful—they speak directly to your emotions without needing words. One thing worth noting is how cohesive yet unpredictable Other Truths feels. The transitions between tracks flow seamlessly, yet each one offers something distinct. Whether it’s the dreamy shoegaze vibes or the raw edges of indie rock, Do Make Say Think manages to balance experimentation with accessibility. Even when they veer into avant-garde territory, there’s always a thread connecting it back to the core identity of the album. In hindsight, Other Truths doesn’t try too hard to impress—it simply exists, confident in its own skin. And honestly, that’s refreshing. Listening to it feels less like consuming a product and more like eavesdropping on a conversation among old friends who know exactly how to finish each other’s sentences. Here’s the kicker though: despite all the technical brilliance and emotional depth, the most memorable part might just be the quiet moments—the spaces between the notes. Those little pauses? They leave room for you to breathe, to think, to make sense of things yourself. Funny enough, that’s probably the truest reflection of life itself.

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Artist: Do Make Say Think
Album: Other Truths

Canada

2009

Rating: 4.34

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Think	8:8
Do	10:40
Say	12:44
Make	12:9

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Catalog Numbers

CST062-1
CST062
CST 062-1, CST 062-2

Labels

Constellation

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Vinyl
LP
Album CD
Album All Media
Limited Edition
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180g
Test Pressing
CD

Companies

Role	Company
Recorded At	Giant Studios
Mixed At	Giant Studios
Mastered At	The Lacquer Channel
Pressed By	Duplication.ca

Credits

Role	Credit
Mastered By	Phil Demetro
Performer	Charles Spearin, David Mitchell, James Payment, Justin Small, Ohad Benchetrit
Recorded By	Ohad Benchetrit
Mixed By	Ohad Benchetrit
Saxophone	Leon Kingstone
Trumpet	Michael Barth
Violin	Julie Penner
Vocals	The Akron Family, Lullabye Arkestra

Notes

Recorded & mixed at Giant Studios & Th'schvitz, Toronto.
Mastered at the Lacquer Channel, Toronto.
Contents: 180g vinyl pressing, CD in paper sleeve, poster and translucent insert.
Contents: 180g vinyl pressing, poster and translucent insert.
Cardboard case with paper sleeve covering. Paper sleeve has CST 062-2 catalog number; spine of cardboard case has CST 062-1.

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Barcode (on sticker): 666561006211
Matrix / Runout (Side A): CST 062 A B976849-01 A1 HL
Matrix / Runout (Side B): CST 062 B B976849-01 B1 HL
Barcode (Sticker): 666561006228
Matrix / Runout: WWW.DUPLICATION.CA CST062 AMT3501 4R

About Do Make Say Think

Do Make Say Think came together in Toronto in 1995-96 and self-released their self-recorded, self-titled debut CD in 1997. Constellation Records re-issued this record the following year and have worked with the band ever since. Four of the founding members continue to play in the group: Ohad Benchetrit, James Payment, Justin Small and Charles Spearin. Jason MacKenzie played drums, keyboards and electronics on the first two records, and Dave Mitchell joined in 1998. Do Make Say Think have consistently released superlative and critically acclaimed instrumental rock albums that feature highly original hybrids of psych, jazz, punk and electronica. They surpass the all-too-familiar confines of generic post-rock with every album, and are one of the few bands working today that manage to forge compelling instrumental rock with just the right balance of noise, narrative depth, compositional acumen, inventive mixing and editing, and melodic hooks. They have fostered a devoted audience in North America and Europe, and have toured extensively on both sides of the pond, as well as in Asia. Do Make Say Think records are marked by a fiercely independent approach to recording and mixing that is re-imagined for each release, but which always remains the bands own; Charles and Ohad have emerged as a distinctive production team, now working out of Ohads Toronto studio thSchvitz. Members of DMST are involved in numerous other groups as diverse as Justins messy garage-soul rave-up ; Charles and Ohads collaboration in playing and producing in . The bands sixth full-length album () was released in the autumn of 2009.

Real Name

Justin Small
Charles Spearin
Ohad Benchetrit
Jason MacKenzie
James Payment
David Mitchell

Name Vars

D.M.S.T.
DMST
Th' Do Makes

Members

Charles Spearin
Ohad Benchetrit
Justin Small
James Payment
Dave Mitchell

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the album *Other Truths* by Do Make Say Think is like a musical puzzle? Released in 2009, it blends genres like Post-Rock, Indie Rock, and even Shoegaze. The band, from Canada, worked with a bunch of talented musicians, including members of The Akron Family. What’s cool is that each track—Make, Do, Think, Say—feels like its own little world, mixing saxophone, trumpet, and violin. Ohad Benchetrit, one of the key players, not only performed but also recorded and mixed the whole thing. It’s a true team effort, packed with layers of sound that feel both experimental and heartfelt.