Lee’s Listening Stack: Skybombers – ‘Black Carousel’
Skybombers
Black Carousel
429 Records
Australia has produced more than its share of impetuous young rockers, from the Easybeats to AC/DC, and an identical strain of genes seems to run through Skybombers, a brash and bold young combo whose new LP reflects a similar off-kilter sensibility. With songs that boast a penchant for kinetic rhythms and impulsive instincts to boot, Black Carousel becomes a wayward ride from start to finish, loose in the fringes but singularly propulsive. “Love Me Like You Used To,” “Lies,” “I Could Tell You Something” and “Sister Jealousy” offer a sound that’s seems sinister at times but also impetuous to a great degree, one that dares their listeners to follow along and maintain the pace despite the frequent rumble. Only occasionally do they veer from their MO — through the swampy backwoods realms inhabited by the title track and the rambling barroom sway of “Sister Jealousy.” After two albums, this Aussie outfit seems to be still finding its way, and a more cohesive set is likely still on the horizon. For now however, they’ve more or less made their mark, offering ample reason to give Black Carousel repeated spins. – Lee Zimmerman
Lee Zimmerman is a contributor to a variety of publications, including Blurt, M Music & Musicians, New Times, Goldmine and Amplifier
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