"The Amazons" - The Amazons, Album Review

Above: album artwork for "The Amazons" (@theamazons/Instagram)

On the 26th May, The Amazons released their self-titled debut album. The indie four piece of Berkshire released this LP via Fiction Records after just one EP in 2015, "Don't You Wanna".

This record borders the generic indie mould however, it adds a flavour of rock to it. "The Amazons" is packed with catchy guitar riffs and big notes. Although many of the tracks sound dangerously similar, it is an elevated record which is full of energy. Because of the similarity in the majority of the tracks and in some cases, a lack of lyrics, it makes the song "Palace" which is a stripped back piano ballad stand out and shine. It's understandable that the tracks sound similar - after all, they do need to be somewhat thematic, however, this feels clumsily put together and almost as though it is a string of good songs put together rather than an organically produced album.

The Amazons are undeniably a very talented group of musicians and it has to be said that the vocals of lead singer, Matt Thomson, are incredible. As well as this, each track sounds brilliant individually, but altogether, something is missing. This band attempt to fill the void with instruments and hooks but their is a definite sense of character missing from the album. That said, this album is a wonderful listen; full of upbeat tracks it's easy to dive into and enjoy without inhibition.

Rating: 6.5/10

You can get hold of the album via The Amazons' website here.

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