Sons of Rico - In Rico Glaciers (27/08/2014)
Indie Rock group Sons Of Rico's latest album In Rico Glaciers is a psychedelic rock pop lovers wet dream. The 70s psychedelic rock influences are very evident in every track.
The Perth five piece have really channelled their inner glam rock and bashed out a hell of a album. This is their second album since Reactions which was released in 2010. Against The Grain eases through with its glam rock and reverberating vocals. The guitar riffs are catchy which brings together the fun little anthem. I’m Not Thinkin’ About You jumps straight into screeching guitar and layered vocals that really give the track more depth. The chorus is full of heavier guitar riffs and a steady drum beat. You Don’t Know What You’re Missin’ has a racing guitar riff that really sets the pace for the exciting song. Probably one of the standout albums on the track, it really brings glam rock back fantastically. |
In My Eyes has an odd beat that takes a few seconds to get used to. Probably one of the more experimental pieces on the album, still the track is interesting with soaring vocals and a dirty electric guitar. Get To You has more of the dirty guitar that has been slowly making a bigger appearance on the album. The vocals indeed channel psychedelic style themes which are similar Tame Impala’s use of distorted vocals. Striking Stones uses rusty guitar and backing synths to bring a full sound. The chorus is what really brings the 70s /80s psychedelic rock feel though. Just My Type is a little different to other tracks, more driven by synths and pulling back on the guitar in verses. The song resembles rock pop but it definitely is not misplaced on the album.
Adjustable Value is driven by the piano riff and layered vocals. The drums and guitars backup the screeching vocals. Under The Radar’s backing synths mix well with the call and response vocals, the guitar holds back a little in this track with it being relatively vocal driven. Although, as similar to most of the other tracks, if the guitar isn’t playing a dominant part in the song, it definitely will have its time to shine later in the track. Maybe I Should Go is a mix of synths and rock pop with 80s style psychedelic vocals which are similar to a Cloud Control’s last album.
Sons Of Rico have really hit the mark well with this album, although it is nonstop glam rock all the time. It would have been interesting if they mixed it up a little bit, but it definitely doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t check out the album, most of the tracks are far from boring and oozing with those psychedelia vibes.
Elizabeth Alderslade
Adjustable Value is driven by the piano riff and layered vocals. The drums and guitars backup the screeching vocals. Under The Radar’s backing synths mix well with the call and response vocals, the guitar holds back a little in this track with it being relatively vocal driven. Although, as similar to most of the other tracks, if the guitar isn’t playing a dominant part in the song, it definitely will have its time to shine later in the track. Maybe I Should Go is a mix of synths and rock pop with 80s style psychedelic vocals which are similar to a Cloud Control’s last album.
Sons Of Rico have really hit the mark well with this album, although it is nonstop glam rock all the time. It would have been interesting if they mixed it up a little bit, but it definitely doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t check out the album, most of the tracks are far from boring and oozing with those psychedelia vibes.
Elizabeth Alderslade