Suspirians
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| Nov 2014
Reviews
Telepathic Juan
Reviewed 2016-01-12
Reviewed 2016-01-12
Austin band Suspirians’ self-titled debut is a stirring recording that takes early 1990’s Riot Grrrl attitudes and vocal cues and filters that through late 1970’s all-girl post punk instrumentation, especially the guitar sound. All brashness and cut-up dreams in automatic.
RIYL: Bratmobile, Mo-dettes, LiLiPUT, Heavens to Betsy, and The Slits.
FCC CLEAN!!
Recommended Tracks: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7
1. (4:15) *Cicada – Solid opener, showing energy, personality, and stunning guitar work.
2. (4:55) **In My Time – Striking upbeat track with all the right elements – killer punk vocals, tremendous guitar riff, and catchy lyrics. My favorite track on the album.
3. (2:29) Sirens – Inspired by early X (the band) recordings. It has more of a country rock, almost ceremonial tone. Well executed.
4. (5:21) *Whatcha Do – Garage meets 1970’s psych rock. Slow tempo intro with uncommitted vocals then becomes medium-up tempo psych rock jam with trumpet interventions, hidden in the mix vocals, and lots of feedback.
5. (4:16) **Vulture – Upbeat post-punk territory. Sophisticated treatment and a rhythm that never slows down.
6. (4:45) *Buddy Holly – Rocking track with garage energy. Great guitars and vocals. Loud ending.
7. (5:13) **Echo – Memorable closer tune with a dark atmosphere. Repetitive bass line, clever synth effects, and gravel whispery vocals. Lydia Lunch would be proud.
RIYL: Bratmobile, Mo-dettes, LiLiPUT, Heavens to Betsy, and The Slits.
FCC CLEAN!!
Recommended Tracks: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7
1. (4:15) *Cicada – Solid opener, showing energy, personality, and stunning guitar work.
2. (4:55) **In My Time – Striking upbeat track with all the right elements – killer punk vocals, tremendous guitar riff, and catchy lyrics. My favorite track on the album.
3. (2:29) Sirens – Inspired by early X (the band) recordings. It has more of a country rock, almost ceremonial tone. Well executed.
4. (5:21) *Whatcha Do – Garage meets 1970’s psych rock. Slow tempo intro with uncommitted vocals then becomes medium-up tempo psych rock jam with trumpet interventions, hidden in the mix vocals, and lots of feedback.
5. (4:16) **Vulture – Upbeat post-punk territory. Sophisticated treatment and a rhythm that never slows down.
6. (4:45) *Buddy Holly – Rocking track with garage energy. Great guitars and vocals. Loud ending.
7. (5:13) **Echo – Memorable closer tune with a dark atmosphere. Repetitive bass line, clever synth effects, and gravel whispery vocals. Lydia Lunch would be proud.
Recent airplay
In My Time
Buford J. Sharkley Presents: As Told to Hervey Okkles — Sep 24, 2022
Whatcha Do
In The Year One Thousand, Eight Thousand [W16I] — Mar 24, 2016
Vulture
Buford J. Sharkley Presents: As Told to Hervey Okkles — Mar 05, 2016
Buddy Holly
Buford J. Sharkley Presents (SFBARF talk) — Feb 27, 2016
Whatcha Do
Music Casserole — Feb 20, 2016
In My Time
a strange pursuit — Feb 16, 2016
Charting
2016-01-20 — 2016-03-20
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Mar 6 | 1 |
| Feb 28 | 1 |
| Feb 21 | 2 |
| Feb 14 | 2 |
| Feb 7 | 2 |
| Jan 31 | 3 |
| Jan 24 | 2 |
Track listing
| 1. | Cicada | ||
| 2. | In My Time | ||
| 3. | Sirens | ||
| 4. | Whatcha Do | ||
| 5. | Vulture | ||
| 6. | Buddy Holly | ||
| 7. | Echo |