Call Your Mum
Self-Released, 2021
8/10
The Bristol outfit Goan Dogs make a triumphant return with Call Your Mum, where their distorted guitars and keen sense of melody meets somewhere between electro-pop and alt-rock across a dozen well thought out tunes.
“Anxiety” starts the listen percussively strong as playful guitar work and smooth vocals enter the exciting indie-pop setting, and “I Can’t Sleep” follows with no shortage of hooks as a busy landscape unfolds with a buzzing, pop friendly delivery.
Halfway through, “God Loves A Trier” gets soulful amid thumping drums and falsetto vocals, while “Zombies” is destined for the club with its modern energy and stylish execution. “Now Or Never”, an exceptional tune, then trims the pace back with hypnotic guitars swirling around firm drums and graceful singing.
Near the end, “Drinking On A School Night” flows with a dance rock quality, and “Call Your Mum” exits the listen with a full and dense display of incredible dynamics between the 5 members.
An album full of rhythm, riffs and even jangly moments, this debut from Goan Dogs impresses us with substantial wordplay and equally interesting layers of tuneful, memorable rock and pop nods you can’t help but enjoy.
Travels well with: The Holy- Mono Freedom; Kidsmoke- A Vision In The Dark