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ALBUM REVIEW- Jack Rabbit Slams- Crackerjack

The article was written by Anselm Anderson for Rambling Man's Reviews

Jack Rabbit Slams are a trio from Scotland. The band play hard-hitting, heavyweight rock with a tenacious edge that keeps listeners engaged.

The band comprises of vocalist and guitarist Rob McCombie, drummer Sean Love and bassist Kristaps Baumanis. They first formed in 2016 under the moniker Penny Dreadful after childhood friends Rob and Sean met Kristaps after he answered an online ad, looking for a new bass player. The band soon were forced to change to the equally impressive band name Jack Rabbit Slams, following the small issue of another band performing under the same name. 

The trio soon recorded an EP, entitled Cheap And Nasty, which produced two music videos. It was not until the success of another one, that they decided to record A debut album. Crackerjack, was released on 16th April and is eleven tracks of blistering rock with ballsy lyrics and frenetic guitar play to appeal for many rock fans.

 The self-titled opener comes at the listener like a freight train. Aggressive riffs and confrontational vocals roar over slick, distorted guitars and hypnotic breakdowns for a good start.

 The album slows down, before finding its momentum again with the catchy B.L.O.W, a defiant anthem with jangly guitars and groovy beats has McCombie snarling along.

 The explosive The Art of Losing ignites the flames with lyrics, I think, centred around frustrations with not finding success in the industry. McCombie is on form once more as the hostile narrator complete with a sizzling guitar solo a certain Motorhead would be impressed by. The lyrics are vivid and capture the raw emotions of a band striving to get started.

  Bangarang continues high octane intensity the album seems to exhibit. An impressive combination between sizzling guitar parts and Baumanis on bass seems the platform to inject a powerful battle of wits. The songwriting from JRS remains tight throughout with thought-provoking lyrics to help empathise  the writer's anger.

 Crackerjack does experiment with differing styles, but these heavier tracks are better suited to the vocals. Apparition is a psychedelic indie track combine pedal effects and a hazy atmosphere with an edgy guitar riff I belive centres round the aftermaths of a bad trip. Love's drumming retains perfect timing as he has thundered throughout each track without mercy. And finally, Kaleidoscope Carousel Experience is an instrumental outro with progressive rock stylings. The well- structured musicianship travels throughout slow, cumbent guitars and vocal echoes to summarise a chaotic journey for the listener.  Overall, Jack Rabbit Slams brings an infectious round of ballsy rock and a newfound intensity that is sure to leave a scorch mark on any new fans.

 Crackerjack was released on April 16 via  Forge AMP .

You can discover further news and music by following the social media accounts below;

  https://en-gb.facebook.com/jackrabbitslams.music/ 

Jack Rabbit Slams- Spotify

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