Brand new London four piece FILM have today released their debut track ‘Crutch’ which oozes full of psychedelic, garage rock n roll. A storming first release full of huge hitting drum beats and a pure chilling vocal that will rip straight through your body. Check it out down below.
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On April 6th ‘Goat Girl’ released their self entitled debut album into the school playground of up-and-coming bands. Singed to Rough Trade two years ago, this South London band have taken the time to perfect what can only be described as a brilliantly bold statement of an album. This offering is a lengthy one, even by today’s standards, however even at 19 songs long this album certainly doesn’t feel like a chore to immerse yourself in. From the outset it is clear that Goat Girl’s music demands respect, patience and attention as from the first song ‘Salty sounds’ we hear a very particular atmosphere being created, and it’s one that is rather hard to put your finger on, nevertheless ‘Salty sounds’ is reminiscent of Blur’s ‘Caramel,’ so it’s guaranteed to take you somewhere special. This atmospheric feel is continued perfectly throughout the album with hauntingly beautiful vocal harmonies in every song featuring vocals, and backed up with Libertines esque punk guitar that at times even sounds Led Zeppelin inspired, and in your face lyrics, Goat Girl’s debut LP is something undeniably new and most definitely more than just a face in the crowd.
While successful in creating their own unique sound, don’t assume that means the Goat Girl’s entire album lacks any sort of diversity. From the third song on the album and my personal favourite, ‘Creep’ we immediately see some versatility as it features a folk inspired Fiddle part that completely changes and shapes the dynamic of the song, lying underneath the lyrics and then moving to the forefront of your attention after the chorus creating a punk/folk fusion. As you move further into the forest and become more immersed in this album you’ll come to find ‘Lay down’ at number 11, and it will immediately grab you with no intentions of letting go. Even at just under 3 minutes long this song strongly resembles a guitar part that is familiar to us all, ‘Stairway to heaven.’ Need I say more?
They’re not shy either. Painting a picture of London that most definitely won’t be found in any tourist books. Front woman Clottie paints a very droll but most likely realistic picture of life in the (unnecessarily) big city as is highlighted with the lyrics to ‘Creep’ that read – ‘Creep on the train, with his creepy gold chain… I really want to smash your head in.’ There is a sense of exasperation directed at society that can be heard in Clottie’s voice and lyrics, paired with a stinking attitude born from anger that is reflected perfectly in the build up of instruments to a heavier crescendo through two separate songs on the album named ‘I don’t care part 1’ and ‘I don’t care part 2’ for which the lyrics read ‘I don’t care what the people say cause the people don’t care anyway.’
It is very clear that this band have taken their time to perfect and hone an original sound that can be called their own for this album. A debut album that will leave you grateful for its length, and continue to reward you with new discoveries upon each new listen, I get the feeling that Goat Girl may have set themselves up for something good here. A bold first attempt that will be sure to stand out in the playground and demand everyone’s attention.
By Will Underwood
Northern Radar 