Well hello beautiful!
Those were the exact words that passed through my mind the first time I
listened to Animal Noise. I cannot recall if I actually heard an
audible click inside the combination lock that is my brain but regardless, my
mental vault doors have been opened and this band's music has rapidly taken up
residence. Honestly, considering how I
feel about the songs on the Sink Or Swim EP,
I don't foresee eviction notices ever being posted requiring their removal.
Now how can I best describe the wonderful sound collage Animal Noise creates? Let's start with the instrumentation. This trio is comprised of acoustic guitar,
bass guitar, and drums. Nothing out of the
ordinary, but the music produced is exceptional. Elements of folk music, progressive rock,
punk, and psychedelic rock interact perfectly with each other to form a unique
sonic signature I find captivating! And
that's saying nothing of the vocals. Goodness
gracious the vocals! They're rife with
passion and conviction and the harmonies are superb.
The four tracks that make up the SOS EP are uniformly strong and memorable. One key feature they all share is that each
song begins relatively quietly. The band
adds layers of musical gusto on top of the muted foundations until each song positively
crackles with energy. Even the
pseudo-ballad "Alright" qualifies as a high-voltage generator once it
fully develops! Picking a favorite is
impossible. Not borderline
impossible. Straight up, hung jury, case
dismissed impossible.
Waveriders if you are looking for some incredible new tunes
that will go a long way towards making your day extraordinary the Sink Or Swim EP from Animal Noise is your golden
ticket! There are two ways to obtain
this brilliant item. The EP is available
digitally from a variety of different sources, but it was also released on
Record Store Day 2016 as a limited edition 7" vinyl. Physical copies can be purchased directly
from the band's website.
However you go about obtaining this EP make sure to share
your discovery with others. Remember
friends, sharing is caring!
-Penfold
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