Groover von Kruger - The Scientist and the Monkey (2018)
With seven years between their debut
release and this follow-up, it's not too bold to assume that most of
you readers are unfamiliar with the Australian group of Groover von
Kruger. It's also not much of a stretch to assume that our regulars
are happy to check out new stuff, though, so I feel pretty
well-assured that the band's hard and funky rock blend will be
well-received.
Kicking off with the lively “Dynamite”,
the band quickly establishes their flexibility and riff control,
before moving into the dirty groover of “Pussy and Pancakes”,
which slows things down for a saucy swing through a Spinal Tap-ish
push over the top, while the tones go hard bluesy before jumping into
retro shredding for a spell.
The title track picks up from there
with a bouncier wailer bringing the bass to the fore, playing with
dancy beats and high-tension guitar to build an atmosphere which gets
neatly overturned by the following song, “Magic Beans”, which
takes a lounge-band vibe and undermines it with tongue stuffed nearly
through the cheek wall, letting an instrumental groove roll slowly
along, with pit stops for announcements in Italian. Lastly, “Already
Gone” pulls some of that atmosphere along by way of its casual
piano, but spruces it up with funky licks and proggy twists, drawing
it out into a fine finish.
There's a surprising amount to digest
in these five tracks, and hopefully it won't take the group quite so
long to craft their follow-up. Check out the EP yourself, and let
the band know you want more if it tickles your fancy.
~ Gabriel
For Fans Of; Frank Sabbath, The Heavy
Co., Mondo Drag, Stone House On Fire, Stonerror
~
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