Stereo Pharoah is A two-piece, hailing from Ridgeway, Pennsylvania. The band consists of Cody Legacy Laughner on Vocals & Guitar and Michael Padasek on drums. Catastrophile is the debut studio album, released via Independent Label 1679910 Records DK in January. The eleven-track album delivers on high energy guitars and impassioned vocals. Stereo Pharoah describes themselves as an " aggressive back to basics rock that says something new while paying homage to inspirations like Nirvana, Black Sabbath, Soundgarden, Nine Inch Nails, Alice In Chains, etc. Stereo Pharoah brings these ingredients in abundance with a whole new style of voracious Rock 'N' Roll, adding a pinch of the 90's Seattle grunge scene to the mix. The band took a year and a half to arrange and record it with promising results.
Opener Kitty Riptide is a track I believe is about deception. This fun song is a fierce, punk track that encaptures the listener through strong storytelling. The evocative lyrics blend high tempo guitars and sneering vocals that feel like the narrator is trying to run away from something.
Next up is the popular Tinnitus, the track recently won A fans vote for the Track of the Week in Classic Rock Magazine. This is a dark slice of garage rock that begins with a distorted guitar riff builds to a hearty climax. Laughner's rough vocals add tension to a song about writing with the aforementioned condition.
Ultragotha continues with the band's efforts to adapt to different styles with a stoner rock track replete with groove- orientated riffs that encircle within the mind like a constant loop. The music gradually builds as hypnotic vocals talk about overcoming negativity in your life. The heavily distorted guitars and pounding drums feel defiant. Stereo Pharoah seems to enjoy writing catchy riffs and engage the listener with strong messages on mental health and hope.
Spoon and Key is another throwback to the previously alluded Seattle grunge scene begins with crunching feedback that quickly evolves into an aggressive riff. The rhythmic patterns emanate hazy vibes which Laughner screams in refrain over. It's a track I feel will resonate with listeners at a learning age interested in the said scene.. The tight musicianship and intelligent lyrics are something for people to relate to. The album tailors off slightly before finding its direction with California Rain. This track is a favourite of mine because of the dissonant vocals and a foot-tapping riff you can't help feeling instantly hooked to.
And finally, Dozer concludes Castrophile with a Nirvana influence. The slick guitar lines play off against one another as the vocals sound angry and lost. The bluesy guitar breaks and ferocious drum fills make this a certain hit with radios and new fans alike,
Overall, Stereo Pharaoh brings the scene a fresh and opportunistic dose of the past and future that carries a new injection to the rock scene.
Catastrophile is now available via all good online platforms, including Deezer and Spotify.
Words were written by Anselm Anderson for Rambling Man's Reviews
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https://www.facebook.com/stereopharaoh/
https://twitter.com/stereopharaoh?lang=en
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