Song Review Graveyard Club “Valens” from the album Moonflower

I was super happy to hear that this band has a new release coming up in June and took the opportunity to purchase this song which was out early.  Most of the reviews you read out there about Graveyard Club reference comparisons to The Cure, New Order and the like…and I really have no complaint with that as there is a definite connection.  For me through, their music does a great job of melding the influences of bands such as that with their own brand of energy and music composition.   

The way the drums lead off this song draws you right in and the synth gives a positive lift of underlying energy.   You have a sense of running somewhere and then the vocal comes in to tell a story that I am honestly still trying to figure out…which just makes it more fascinating to me:)  It is one of those songs that likely has a very different meaning to various listeners.  And high-five for the brassy guitars that ring out several times along the way…very dramatic!  My only complaint is that the vocal mastering is a little muddy but there is always the chance that this was intentional as it does add a layer of texture.

Fun song to listen to and well done – it definitely gets my recommendation.   

You can check out more of their music and information on the Bandcamp page https://graveyardclub.bandcamp.com

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Song Review – Meskales “Mis Amigos” from the album Mis Amigos

I first started listening to this band back in 2020 when I heard a song off of their eponymously named EP.  The energy and sense of fun that they bring to their music caught me right away and it shows up well on this track.  Even without a translation for the lyrics (which they do provide on their Bandcamp page to back up my poor Spanish skills…) you can experience the fast-paced and tightly played music that shines though on this song.   And those horns…what can I say…they make me happy 🙂   I also have an affinity for the lyrics: “It’s impossible to try to make me change…what you think of me will never matter.” 

This is a solid ska / reggae style song that I would definitely recommend you give a listen.   

You can check out more of their music and information on the Bandcamp page https://meskales.bandcamp.com

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