Hole

Released in 2005, Hole serves as a crucial companion piece to 65daysofstatic's debut full-length, The Fall of Math. This EP highlights the band's growing obsession with IDM and glitch aesthetics, moving further away from traditional post-rock structures. It features significant reworkings of tracks from their debut, most notably the 65dos remix of 'The Fall of Math' and the Mothboy remix of 'Retreat! Retreat!'. These versions lean heavily into the 'glitch' style, using stuttering percussion and digital artifacts as primary melodic and rhythmic drivers. The track '4Connection' stands as a highlight of their early era, blending their signature piano-led melancholy with some of their most complex drum programming to date. Historically, this release solidified the band's reputation as innovators who could bridge the gap between the Sheffield electronic scene and the global post-rock movement. It remains a fan favorite for its raw energy and uncompromising sonic density.