With Poino’s second release the band definitely show an
evolution of their songwriting style.
While overall the music is still in the noise rock genre, the sound is
much more daring, with major shifts in sound on each track. “lenod” has moments
of new wave sound backed up to heavy guitar riffs and even near empty portions
with only repeating guitar swells. Other
tracks, like “Pinking”, feel very math rock influenced.
I have always found Gaverick’s vocals hit-or-miss, even in
Giddy motors, but on this album they tend to be solid. The opening track, “Bird Trick”, has the most
off-putting vocals on the album.
Fortunately, this was the only track I found grating in that
aspect. I was happily surprised that the
album contained a mix of instrumentals thrown in, as it really helped the vocals
not feel overstayed and remain fresh sounding.
Overall, “Burnt Birthday” was the strongest track on this
album.
I have found little noise rock I have enjoyed this year, except
this album and a couple others. Even more of a reason for you to check it out. Listen to it and buy it Here.
