If there is one conclusion to draw from listening to Spires, it’s that The Romeo Knights know how to execute a killer guitar solo. The LP delivers a diverse range of tracks, exploring a variety of sounds and moods from gritty rock to floaty, daydream-esque melodies. It’s an indie-rock album at heart, but the intricate guitar solos inject a psychedelic edge.
Opener Diamond Days isa feel good rock track with a super slick, catchy groove, followed by Leech, another easy listening rock tune. The album then slows down with the melodious Full Moon House On The Waterside delivering asoft, wistful soundscape and pacifying vocals that you could have on repeat for hours.
Kerosene holds more vigour, brimming with twangy guitar hooks and dipping into two delicious solos. No One Left To Drive is somewhat of a journey, beginning withripples of guitar reverb before branching into a heavy rock chorus, then steering toward an onslaught of psychedelic solos. Little League Colts is another slow one, withstorytelling lyrics and a stripped-back, acoustic melody that allows frontman Adam Kurzel’s luscious vocals a chance to shine. The album keeps you on your toes throughout, before ending on a light note with the simple, dreamy melody and angelic vocal harmonies of Forever Home.
