SUZZALO - The Quiet Year LP
This is Rocky Votolato’s latest project with members of his 90’s emo band WAXWING. Besides being the main character in the Edge of Quarrel movie, he’s most known for his solo career and is probably one of my favourite singer/songwriter. This is the first new music we get from him in a while; actually since his kid died tragically in a car accident a couple years ago. Needless to say this is a heavy record; but it’s also beautiful, cathartic, heart-wrenching, full of love and very inspiring. Musically we get a wide array of exceptionally dynamic alt–rock/post-hardcore, very much akin to what WAXWING were known for, but also taking cues from bands like RYE COALITION, SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE or FUGAZI. I like that it has its abrasive moments, but the stellar musicianship shines through the whole record. Rocky Votolato’s voice is frankly untouchable, and carries so much emotion. Ben Gibbard from DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE also contributes some vocals on a few tracks. The songs are long overall but not dragging, it’s often an emotional rollercoaster and the music follows suit.
Available from Thirty Something Records. Listen here: https://suzzallo.bandcamp.com/album/the-quiet-year-2
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