Over to Chester County PA for the excellent Guitar Pop debut album from the quartet, Log Flume. The band told me that At Your Leisure might suit what we do most, but the whole thing is great, especially when it gets Power Pop.
OMIT is a wonderful example, a rocked up version of the genre that suits the 90s US Power Pop revival to a tee. It knows exactly which buttons to press. Wilted Dream is closer to UK New Wave with its killer intro riff and general pace.
All four sing and Bass Player Scronky takes over on Surfer On Acid and owns the cross between Indie Rock and Slacker Rock with a large dose of Fuzz. The 80s synth works really well on Rom Pom Pom. Simple Friend gets really close to melodic Pop Punk.DB Cooper is more great Power Pop and another killer riff.
Angel's Flight goes all UK Glam Rock, yet On The Spaceship could be something on the Stiff Records label. December's Ending would be the standout single if it were slightly song, again it is outstanding Power Pop.
Elevator Up closes the album and is delivered at lightning pace, a little sped up Weezer, but a more chaotic joy to listen to. There is a real say what you wanna say and get off which works well. It was really hard to pick out three selections to embed as all 12 songs as winners.
This may be the Power Pop album of the year. The variance in vocals and arrangements enhances the selections. The Riff count is high, the harmonies work beautifully and the whole thing is so damn melodic. Splendidly arranged, produced and performed, Splash Hit is a crackerjack of an album. Here's hoping a label picks it up for a wide physical release.
You can listen to and buy the album here.
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