Napier describe themselves as “raunchy rock’n’ roll” and they certainly do rock the roll, channeling some old-school vibes with each guitar driven track. And they’re getting some pretty great reviews from their live shows as well.
I don’t know if it’s due to the EP title Sundance Romance; whether due to my first-time listening to it on a stanky hot Melbourne day; or because it really does conjure up the image of sitting in a beer garden for a Sunday session; but it might just be part of 2016’s summer soundtrack.
While the EP opens with a cheery tune and title track Sundance Romance dedicated to summer lovin’, it closes with the melancholy She Don’t Love Me (just incase you forgot that life ain’t all unicorns and sparkles man). At least there’s a few toe-tappers, such as first release Shake Shake Shake that’ll make you get up and “shake what your mama gave you,” as per their instruction – which is pretty fun.
There are some funk elements to their track Howlin’ which comes complete with it’s very own saxophone solo, reminiscent of everyone’s guilty pleasure Kenny G ya hear me? So crack open a stubby and get around it.
By Asha Collins
