Rambling Man's Reviews

Photo credit: Press Words by Anselm Anderson London-based rockers Superfecta continue with their impressive runs of singles with the release of "November Pain", a track initially scheduled for an early release, but was delayed due to the global pandemic. The track was penned last year about a relationship breakup, but the lyrics also relate to recent events. The track sees the band progress with the aggressive and darker sound that emerged in the previous track Breathe In ( Click here to read the review) https://anselmanderson.blogspot.com/2020/09/song-of-day-superfecta-breathe-in.html .The quartet build momentum with a mix of metal and grunge, as vocalist Rob Negrini evolves as a likely frontman. His voice is rich and relatable, conveying raw emotions on this track. The songwriting grows stronger with drummer Vella's pounding sticks an evocative statement of power. Guitarist Danun Todd's punishing riffs and bassist Joe Head's groovy basslines maintain the heavi...

  Photo Credit: Press Words by Anselm Anderson The women are an emerging band, hailing from Poland. "Don't We" is the new single from the upcoming new album " The Machine". The women recently earned rave reviews in their native Krakow, following a slew of concerts. The new track hopes to highlight their knack for conveying emotions, concepts and philosophies through a blend of modern rock and metal. " Don't We"  opens with a synergetic riff, accompanied by thunderous drumming. The vocals tend to switch from melodic and reflective, to angry and emotionally charged. The tempo soon builds to a more aggressive tone, as the singer croons " We can feel it, don't we". The song soon breaks down into a funky instrumental to increase the tension to a melancholic string arrangement.  The finale sees steady drumbeats that see the vocals experience a range of feelings to convey the women's intentions to tell the story of topics that affect us ...

  Interview conducted by Anselm Anderson HELLO, COULD YOU INTRODUCE YOURSELVES TO THE READERS?  Hey! We’re Harriet Comfort - an East London six-piece indie rock band. We’re made up of 5 Aussies (Amy, Brett, Sue, Rick and Sean) and 1 adopted Brit (Anna).    Our debut single, 'Time is Now' was released earlier this year, after being recorded and produced in our kitchens, living rooms and bedrooms during the global COVID lockdown. Since then we’ve been busy in the studio working on our follow up release, 'The Other Side', which dropped last month.    Amy Church - Vocals Sean Dalton - Drums Rick Gold - Bass Brett MacFarlane - Lead guitar Anna Peiris - Rhythm guitar Sue Summers - Keys   HOW DID HARRIET COMFORT FORM?   We formed back in 2018 out of a mixture of reunions, chance meetings, and a pair of leather pants!    After all, reconnecting in London we initially got together for a laugh over beers jamming on tunes we lov...

Words by Anselm Anderson Ghost Dance Collective are a band this blog first covered during the summer as part of a compilation for NHS workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to read     I was instantly struck by their ability to intertwine beautiful harmonies with experimental instrumentation. And now they have finally released an EP, entitled "Getting BY" four songs of oddities and rarities that may feature in the future. The band's unique blend of Psychedelia and folk combine to create a sense of harmony and art to lift a few moods this winter. Getting By is the self-titled opener is an enchanting start with a 60's vibe. Soothing vocals play over multi-layered melodies. The warm timbre was matched by the tender keyboards. Rainy Night in Tolix is an acoustic track adequate for this time of year. Those aforementioned harmonies easily fit into intricate guitar patterns. A song that certainly warms up the cobbles. Next up is an alternate mix of Clouds  a ps...

Words by Anselm Anderson The Van Gogh-inspired Michigan rockers Van GoGo return to the scene with " Imaginary Friend", the follow-up to the popular"Big Mistake". The four-piece was first formed in 2008 by veterans, Lead vocalist Nathan Mackinder and guitarist Jason Schaller, who were soon joined by drummer Jonah Brockman and bassist Paxton Olney. VanGoGo soon grew tired with life on the road and soon disbanded. They soon decided 2020 was a great time to forge a comeback and have set about with a slew of single releases. Imaginary Friend is three minutes of guitar-driven punk with huge choruses and thought-provoking lyrics. A chugging three-chord guitar line explodes into a catchy melody. The song's pounding drums and effective hooks will leave you thinking some friends are not worth the hassle. Mackinder delivers a powerful vocal performance with a hint of cynicism. He adds about the track, "This song is about betrayal. Some of your worst and most hurtful...

Words by Anselm Anderson Last month, Swedish Garage Rockers' The Plastic Pals finally released their much-anticipated sixth studio effort, "It Could Be So Easy, Free and Fine" via Polythene Records. The latest instalment was due to be unveiled earlier in the year but was stalled due to the worldwide pandemic. The EP was originally intended to celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Plastic Pals. The 4-track piece was produced by the band alongside Jorgen Wall, who also assisted in the recording and mixing of the final piece with Peter Maher mastering. The four songs feature 3 recognisable ones alongside an unreleased edition. Opener Plastic Pals is the catchy lead single with jangly guitars and lead singer Hakan " Hawk" Sood crooning in this tribute to Douglas Adams' novel Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy, which the band were named after. Next up is If Love Should Call, a country ballad steeped in emotion and irony. The slow tempo set begins with the strums of ...