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Album of the Week- Thundermother- Black and Gold

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All-female hard rock act Thundermother is back with their fifth studio album, Black and Gold out Friday, August 19th via AFM Records.

'Black and Gold' was mixed, produced and mastered by Soren Anderson at Bagpipe Studios in Stockholm and Copenhagen's Medley Studios. Andersen has helped bring out the best of the four women's strongest attributes with guitarist and founder Filippa Nassil on excellent form with a variety of guitar styles and solos. The twelve-track LP is described as ' every one of the songs on our new recording is a hit in its own right. This is no understatement as the band delivers a whole new version of themselves with their firebrand rock 'n' roll.

The LP begins in thunderous style with the raucous rocker 'The Light in The Sky' The familiar pounding of drummer Emlee Johanson segues into lead singer Guernica Mancini screaming 'What do you want/we stand united. /We are one with you, a resounding call to arms on this opening track. This is a true party anthem with a double chorus and meaty riffs. Next up is the title track Black and Gold', in which Filippa Nassal contributes four guitar tracks, including Rhythm, Solo, and slide and... a talk box. This is a real rocker with a fist-pumping chorus and some stellar guitar work from Nassil. 


The band seem to have gelled on this album and sounds like a band that is really having fun. In particular, Mancini has grown into the true rock vocalist many a fan would know. She extends her vocal range with more depth and soul, assisted by the addition of bassist Mona Lindgren. Lindgren has added some extra spice to the band's songwriting that is highlighted in this release. 'Raise Your Hands' is a real groove rocker with a blues vibe. 'Wasted' and 'Watch Out' are infectious party rockers with a real in-your-face feel. 'Hot Mess' is an unusual track for the band with Mancini expressing her soulful side to the stripped-back rhythm section and slow-tempo melodies.

I could go on and review every song because it is difficult to not pick out a highlight because each song shows the evolution of the band as a unit. The production values are excellent, whilst the band play a mixture of styles on here, including the sixties-inspired 'Looks No Hooks' and the powerful ballad 'Borrowed Time' to wrap up 'Black and Gold'

Overall, all bands have that one seminal album that defines a band's true standing and 'Black and Gold' could be that for Thundermother. The band's vocals, rhythm play, riffs, and penchant to write rock-solid tracks can testify to that.

Rating 9.5/10   Release Date: August 19th


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Thundermother are;

Filippa Nässil (Guitar), 
Guernica Mancini (Vocals),
 Emlee Johansson (Drums), 
Mona Lindgren (Bass)

TRACKLISTING
01 - The Light in the Sky
02 - Black and Gold
03 - Raise Your Hands
04 - Hot Mess
05 - Wasted
06 - Watch Out
07 - I Don’t Know You
08 - All Looks No Hooks
09 - Loud and Free
10 - Try with Love
11 - Stratosphere
12 - Borrowed Time


SOCIAL MEDIA
https://www.facebook.com/thundermother/
https://www.thundermother.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thundermother/
https://twitter.com/thundermother
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyyyZ8cMvrLvEvfAraTnsFQ


VIDEO 'SINGLES'

'I Don't Know You'





'Watch Out'



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