Article by Yvonne McDonnell
It takes a
particular competency to create a record like this and I
think Jaromil Sabor definitely possesses the
qualities to pull it off. The makeshift sound of the recordings
add to the retro feel, giving the music a warm sense of nostalgia. It
has an obvious punk appeal with catchy rebellion attached to the
songs, reminiscent of classics from the '60s and '70s. I found this
most obvious in 'Becky Was a Carrion Siren'.
But despite this, it
isn't at all a typical concoction; the vocals are strong enough and
musicianship accomplished enough to ease you through the album. Each
song is well structured with some bizarre elements, and
that puts them a level above many bands attempting to emulate bygone
eras. The songs are varied and this keeps the record interesting
throughout. For example, the fourth track, 'Story of Lisa',
demonstrated the band's ability to rely purely on a wistful melody
and this was immediately followed by a heavier track 'What I'm
Saying'.
The
record wraps up with the brilliant 'Oracle Stone', which combines
strange lyrics with beautiful instrumental elements to create a
sinister combination that does not lack appeal. This album kept
growing on me throughout and makes for a very enjoyable listen.
Jaromil Sabor's website
Buy: 'III'
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