Howlin’ Threads - Howlin’ Threads (Meinshaft Records) “Sky’s Falling Down” is the pick of the five tunes with a cast-iron melody at its heart and keyboards that reek (in the nicest possible way) of The Visitors, courtesy of guest Mark Hunstone. Guitarist-singer Dylan Webster does a nice line in doom-laden vocals and bandmates Matt Houston (bass) and Adam Bowler (drums) lock in behind, laying low on the harmony vocals front.
“Superstar” has another pervading melody line and some scorched earth guitar. “River and the Sea” is a bracing opener. The dour “Sometimes’” rides into town on the back of a tough Houston bass-line. “Body Movin’” is little more upbeat and would have been right at home on US college radio - or early ‘90s Triple Jay before it sucked.
At no stage does Howlin’ Threads fall far from the tree but don’t let that stop you chowing down on this apple. A visit to Bandcamp will ensure you get a a copy.
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