Psychedelic rock has been around for decades, but it’s never been overly fashionable. But similar to grunge, blues-based hard rock and other such styles, it’s always great to hear bands keeping the sound alive despite its inherent unsexiness.
Melbourne’s Greenthief are doing psych rock as well as just about anyone on the planet at the moment. The emerging three-piece inject just the barest smidgeon of prog into their psychedelia, some odd time signatures, unconventional arrangements and a heightened sense of dynamics and variation, and this sets them apart from the tripped-out pack.
On top of that, their songs are damn catchy and free of the freaked-out, self indulgent space jams often associated with this genre. They know how to rock the hell out too, and at times they put the foot down and rock like a modern Zeppelin.
Tremors is way cool, without being cool at all, if that makes any sense. Whatever the case, it’s a hugely enjoyable rock album that may be best experienced whilst indulging in certain recreational pharmaceuticals.
BY ROD WHITFIELD
