I like to think that I know everything that I want to know about musically. Of course I don't, but this rams it home. I had never come across Danny Carney despite the first album being 22 years ago. Maybe, the band name didn't make me dig more, Chainsaw Symphony makes you think more of Metal than Guitar Pop.
This is great melodic Pop Rock. For instance, the title track sounds like prime time Squeeze and even adds a surprise short Psych Pop solo. Dull Switchblade is wonderful jaunty Jangle Pop and Molasses In February is more Power Pop, built on some great harmonies.
After one complete listen, you realise that this is an album of catchy, melodic Guitar Pop with plenty of variety and the pre-requisite memorable riffs and big choruses. No Front end loading here, all 10 songs are killers and you will soon be singing along.
Martha's Boys is pacy and lyrically adept, it is a little 80s New Wave with a Glasgow Jangle vibe and a great solo. TJ Fangs is again a little Squeeze, but this time more Difford than Tilbrook, aided by a great instrumental track that adds David Mead on Balalaika and an unforgettable chorus.
Crook Of Love has a big tint of Psych Pop mixed with 70s Pop Rock, It is the closer and may be the best thing here, reminded of Ex Norwegian. The only described Psych Fools which is motormouth vocally and can only be described as magnificent.
Every single song is worthy of your attention. It seems a little unfair to compare someone with a career in their third decade to others, but it gives you a flavour of what to expect. This is chorus heaven from start to finish. It may only be April, but Scorpio Rising is an Album Of The Year contender.
You can listen to and buy the album here.
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