For all the attention that Sydney and Melbourne get, we've always had a keen eye on what is happening in Perth and most of the things we've enjoyed most have come from that coastal city and Sprinter are the latest example.
The quartet specialise on a brand of Psych Rock that edges towards both Pop Rock and Classic Rock, incredibly melodic where songs are built on wonderful soundscapes that just grab you, particularly instrumentally where the vibes just ooze out.
I've seen them compared to King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, which thankfully I don't really see. I have become more than a little bored with the album a weak mediocrity of that particular band. Sprinter are much more melodic, louder and far less pretentious.
The arrangements are big and bold with plenty of outstanding riffs and the band cross genres. The standout is probably Petty Pistol which gets more than a little Blue Oyster Cult, but there are delights over the place.
Evil Wizard, for instance, treads heavily into Modern Prog, splendidly so. Zipper borders on Pop Rock and the slightly gentler direction works just as well as does the addition of synth. The Whip could even be described as New Wave Psych and again built on a haunting riff. It is an absolutely killer song.
A big production also adds to the strength of the nine songs making this feel like a proper album, none of your playlist rubbish. This will appeal to followers who like things a little louder, a little more Rock if you like. It is an absolutely storming listen.
You can listen to the album here. You can also listen via these links.
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