Berlin
trio's riffing, rocking debut! For fans of Blue Cheer, Wolfmother and
classic heavy rock!
Less than a year since
they formed, Berlin power trio Wedge are releasing their debut album
via Italy's Heavy Psych Sounds label. This self-titled platter finds
the sweet spot where rock's convergent forms meet to share beers and
a spliff, and ask “how're ya doin'?” On listening, it would seem
psych, classic, blues, heavy, garage, metal and proto-punk are all
doing fine.
Opening track Easy
Chair is nowhere near as laid back as the title suggests. Instead
it's a drummer's tour-de-force lightened by a lyrical vignette that's
worthy of The Who circa '66. This twisted coming of age tale over
riff-driven, psychedelic rock is broken up by a more introspective,
Doors-esque mid section that's all the better for its sumptuous
electric piano.
Looks 'n' Savvy is a
swaggering garage-rocker reminiscent of Jet (remember them?), The
Datsuns and other new rock revolutionaries of the early noughties.
Whereas Makeyerselfree comes on like Oasis covering Stairway to
Heaven (it's better than that sounds, believe me!)
For most of their
inspiration however, the band look to heavy rock's late '60s/early
'70s heyday, as evidenced on '61 SG (see video below), their ode to
Gibson's classic guitar and weapon of choice for hard rockers from
the '60s onwards. Judging by the tracks on their album, this
particular SG is in worthy hands.
The band are touring in
Germany throughout November and December in support of this release.
If you get the chance go show some love.
Wedge are -
Kiryk Drewinski –
Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Holger “The Holg”
Grosser – Drums & Percussion
David
Götz
– Bass, Organ, Electric Piano & Mellotron
Click here for more on
Wedge.
Click here for more on Heavy Psych Sounds Records.
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