The Drippers - Scandinavian Thunder

 

Man I love me some good old fashioned Scandirock. Such is the magic of The Drippers, a band who unite both classic Scandinavian rock influences and the work of sixties protopunk acts into one unified party that is impossible to turn down. This is heavy rock done right, fast, furious and with a whole lot of grit. Their latest offering, Scandinavian Thunder is a high powered offering full of fun riffs and flashy solos, exactly the panacea any headbanger needs for a Wednesday where the skies are grey and life seems like it will be cold forever. 

It's such a joy to really let these tracks was hover you. The full throated battle cry that kicks off a track like "Overload" perfectly addresses the level of energy that The Drippers bring to the table here and the sense of glee that they bring to their heavy riffing assault. The classic vibes of these tracks are easy to get lost in and really speak to a different era of rock and roll. It's such a blast to turn this one all the way up and just shout along to the big choruses and smile at the pleasure the band clearly gets from their music up and down the record. 

At the end of the day, Scandinavian Thunder may at times suffer from less than perfect execution or slightly questionable production choices, but as a general rule this record is a banger. The few moments where the quality does slip a little bit honestly only really ads to the vintage magic of this band and all that they have conjured up. The Drippers have managed to execute one hell of a record and I'm curious to hear more from these proud Scandirockers. Letting yourself embrace the high powered magic is a delight. You gotta listen.

Find them on Instagram!

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Razorbats - Mainline Rock 'n Roll

There is really something to be said for the earnest, high powered energy of the Scandirock scene. These are bands who are delivering good old fashioned rock and roll with tons of energy and an overarching sense of fun. There is something incredibly charming and exciting about their new record, Mainline Rock 'N Roll. These are rock anthems done right, high powered and at a million miles an hour. These are hard rockers that will get your fist pumping and see you unleash full throated bellows supporting the manic energy of the band. 

Mainline Rock 'N Roll is inherently a very charming album. It's a record that routinely surprises with the high energy fun that has come to shape the band. Razorbats impress with the overarching sense of bombast that fuels the record. It's music that, while devoid of real surprises, certainly makes for a good time - which is really all you can want. Mainline Rock 'N Roll belays an understanding of classic rock tropes and deploys them with a grit that feels distinctly modern. It's a delight to let these high volume anthems of revelry and resilience wash over you and prove just how talented the folks in Razorbats really are. 

Razorbats have come out of strife, both from coronaviurs and as a band to craft what is perhaps their most potent release yet. Yes, there are moments that feel dated, but that's part of the appeal. What you get with Mainline Rock 'N Roll is earnest, balls out rock that is going to make you feel good and excited for the future of what's coming from these Norwegians. If you can't fall in love with the high power magic of this music then you are going to get left behind. Razorbats are coming to take on the world - you gotta show up to support them. 

Pre-order the album!

https://razorbats.bandcamp.com/