Play 90 second soundbite of 'Not The Motorcycle Diaries' @ 'CD quality'
'Not The Motorcycle Diaries' is a toxic concoction of rock, speed metal and God knows what else that lifts the hairs on the back of the neck as it tears down the walls and lifts the roof. Angry, aggressive riffs punctuate the vocal line as this gutsy trio weave their individualistic magic. Thumpermonkey rock, of that there's no doubt. So what's new? Well, Thumpermonkey are actually melodic rocksters. They drop superb harmonies into the roaring melee when you're least (if ever) expecting them. They lay down some massive work throughout this very tasty release; angry sounding staccato metal vocals that suddenly melt away to release breathtakingly juxtaposed soft rock voices - heavy runs and riffs that give way to melodic choral keyboards - a sort of heaven meets hell with unexpected results.
'Not The Motorcycle Diaries' is a big song with a big character - ballsy yet harmonious - gutsy and rewarding. A great and unpredictable piece of work to test the senses and work up an appetite for more. Excellent!
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