Distorted guitars, gruff vocals, hard-hitting drums – well done Tricorn, you are a rock band. But wait a second, is a rock band not supposed to challenge you? inspire you? pioneer an alternative, sonic experience? Appeal to the young rebels, as opposed to the has-beens?
Unfortunately, bands like these are what makes the majority of the youth turn their noses up at ‘Rock’ Music. Being a passionate rocker myself, I look for for fresh rock aggression in a 2012 release – something that’ll make me ask: “How did they do this? this is awesome.” If I want to experience the thunder-rock that Tricorn performs reasonably on their debut album, I’ll turn on a Sabbath or a Motorhead album. Because you can hear the music saying “Fuck you” to the past and the present, whilst creating the future; instead of listening to a band tipping their hats to the past. Current bands like Tricorn need to develop instead of replicate, rock music needs the spirit of past revolutions and the sound of the future otherwise it will die.
Having said that though, their are elements of the album that having been lost in this millennium are quite refreshing. The distortion and riffage carry the album like the journey of a lifeless body dragged over gravel. The vocals sound like they’re shredding the singers throat, in a good way and the drums have a certain boom that would be impossible to replicate on a sampler or synth. I guess Tricorn’s saving grace is that they lack the soulless perfection of modern production. This edge provides us with a listen that is aggressive and entertaining, though it’s miles from revolutionary. Pick it up and decide for yourself.
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