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"Fall" comes out of
the gate in a mid tempo embodiment of guitars & harmonic Vox layering
in the chorus ; Segue to "Do You Feel" & the band embrace a harder edged
alternative stance , with a touch of verve & lyrical insight "Hand Me Downs" slows
down the pace a notch & places some string synthesis patches into the
tailored texture of the lyrical weave. Butterfinger show their magnetism
& chops in this showcase tune "Better Man' shifts
into some reverse electric guitar gating in the intro & immediately pushes
a sincere force forward replete with triple harmony , into the not always
so blissful reality of life's mini story lines "Tupac" is a quirky
tune with a youthful urgency that is infectious & exuberant ; Whereas
a song like "Good As Gold" is somewhat more reflective & mature in it's
repose & resolve that is complimented with some Hammond organ stops "XXX-Boyfriend" is
a bit of a departure for Butterfinger sonically. It combines production
smarts with a mainstream appeal that is not derivative , but rather original
& unique whilst sounding intuitively familiar "Send Your Love" is
purposefully a little ragged around the edges. A throaty vocal combined
with a pocket groove sails into a wide open arc of a chorus. Reminds one
of some vintage Billy Squire "Breathe" treads a
more roots alt-rock path that almost crosses a horizon into new country.
This tune would be nice material for John Mellencamp ; Butterfinger pulls
it off effortlessly "Losing Ground" opening
chord progression leads into a vulnerable tale of progressive abandon
, that has the boldness to be open about one's inner thoughts & emotions.
A touch of Mellotron in the bridge manifests as an interesting twist as
it swirls into a vortex vamp Butterfinger conjure
up an ample supply of musical panache. The band sets it's own limits &
proceeds to break out of any boxes with a spontaneity & sonic definition
that is unique & boundless in it's musical potential & amiable human qualities
that reverberate a joyous & celebratory passion for life |
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Butterfinger
is a dynamic band from Canada that exude a positive flow of melodic energy
& forward driving Rock N Roll charm