Buffet Lunch - The Power of Rocks

 

Edinburgh's Buffet Lunch have released their debut full album and it is both amazing and bemusing listen. Following on from their two earlier EPs, The Power Of Rocks is a mind blowing listen and not for those wanting verse verse chorus verse chorus.

The band give the impression that they have raided the music box to come up with an album that is essentially unique, but reminds you of so much more. The opener, Red Apple Happiness could easily be The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band.

Buffet Lunch · Said Bernie

Comparisons are everywhere and yet nowhere. I think of Captain Beefheart, Talking Heads, early XTC, Elephant Talk era King Crimson and mostly Cardiacs. There is also an hypnotic feel to the album that makes The Power Of Rocks a sort of Indie Chill Out album. 

Themes are returned to and the undercurrent is slashing Angular Guitar riffs as utilised by early And Partridge. Buffet Lunch are obviously not for everyone, but those who enjoyed that early 80's experimental post rock from the likes of Bill Nelson will love this, It is a magnificent listen, Tune In and go with the flow.

Upset The Rhythm · Buffet Lunch - 'Red Apple Happiness'

You can listen to the album here. You can buy the album on vinyl or download here. 

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