Sandrider - Sandrider [Indie Exclusive]

SATANIC ROYALTY

£25.18

Cat. no: LPSRR005
Format: LP Indie Exclusive
Barcode: 634457093928
Release Date: 17 Jun 2022
Genre: Rock

So if Sandrider marks a shift for Weisnewski and Damm, it's more in the inclusion of Roberts and the overall presentation of their sound than in the style of their play

That said, Sandrider does have a more grounded feel to its material than did Akimbo; a maturation and natural next step from what they last presented. Songs vary in memorability, but each proves worthy in one way or another, and for the fow Sandrider establish across the album as a whole, nothing is out of place or unjustifable. Roberts is an excellent complement for Weisnewski vocally, the two blending so well together that it's hard to tell where tradeoffs are (other than backing spots), and Damm's percussion adds a punk-ish sense of danger to the whole affair, whether it's the rhythmic shifts of 'Crysknife' or the driving fnale of closer 'Scatter.' Sandrider, because they're not really a new band, don't fall prey to what a lot of others might on their frst record in terms of not fully realizing the vision of what they're trying to accomplish, but at the same time, there's a sense of potential in opener 'Children' that speaks to the development of Sandrider as its own band and a hopefully ongoing project. The song has some surfy swagger and sway, and Weisnewski's scream tops the cleaner singing excellently. His guitar is at the fore, but the balance of the mix is excellent, and Sandrider can strike into either accessibility or riffy abandon depending on the band's whim.

Tracks: Children / The Corpse / Crysknife / Voices / Paper / The Judge / Scatter