Music Review//Sauna Youth - Dreamlands
Punk has grown and
developed over its comparatively short life as a musical genre and Sauna
Youth’s latest album Dreamland opens with the marathon that is Town Called
Distraction...
Music Review//Sauna Youth – Dreamland
Those familiar with the Velvet Undergrounds more experimental
pieces will be in safe territory here as a percussion and distortion informed backtrack
soundtracks a monologue that catalogues the titular distractions of two people
on the way to meet.
The calm delivery is at
artful odds with the aforementioned punk backtrack and it’s an introduction to
a music world where things can only get louder. Literally! Segueing almost
immediately into Planned Design it’s a kick into gear that impresses. With an
effortless energy the band tread a familiar path with new shoes and create a
harmonic two minute epic that fades out as quickly as it arrived. Snapback
follows a similar pattern and the resulting sound is a refreshing burst of air
that keeps the cool flowing easily.
The comparatively slower in
pace Psi Girls follows in swift succession with the albums highlight Hairstyles
jumping Strokes –like into the speakers with a gritty but well balanced sound
that impresses as the chorus and guitar speed up in energetic unison to a
finale that is worthy of note. Its
static driven bass line fades into the ether and the void is soon filled by
Viscount Discount. It’s a finale to remember as the excellent guitars make a
potent reason to listen to the album many times over.
The end is literally the
beginning of a new favourite band and album that are set to entertain the
listener many times over. In its brevity
Dreamlands is a listen that remains fresh for many listens over and if you
enjoy your music fast and furious then look no further!
Reviewed by Seba Rashii Culture.
