Who knew that just two guys could create such a ruckus? It's certainly not a challenge for Iain Stewart and Niall Strachan, who both impressively screech and crash about in Bronto Skylift's Date With A Ghoul. In fact it's a walk in the park.
The album is the Glasgow duo's second full length album. Recorded at Chem19 in Glasgow and mastered by Steven Ward, it's the follow up to 2010's The White Crow.
Despite losing the rawness that accompanied their debut, Date With A Ghoul is a full on heavy record, with comparisons to Nirvana's Bleach not far from the mark, with the droning simple chord changes on Shark drawing similarities. Although, be warned as there’s none of that loud/quiet dynamic carry on. Your ears are dragged through the record with no rest bite.
There is a little humour thrown in amongst the noise. For example Shit Hoody could be about a poor fashion choice or a day trip to the seaside. Who knows? The lyrics are indiscernible.
The simple punk ethos is present. Short tracks with simple chord changes layered with bawling vocals. The amount of energy Strachan and Stewart cite tires the listener by well, just listening. A live show is assumingly their weekly work out.
- Holly Callender
Bronto Skylift - Date With A Ghoul is self released and available here. Catch the band at Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh on 22nd May.
