There’s Always Tomorrow
Self-Released, 2019
8/10
Listen to There’s Always Tomorrow
A Chicago quartet with a penchant for flourishing grooves and a knack for rock’n’roll ideas, Bonzo Squad deliver 7 originals of their ‘comfort in chaos’ formula on There’s Always Tomorrow.
“83” starts the listen with ambience that bursts into a swift jazz rocker with keys guiding the fun, and “Remedy” follows with a soulfulness as funk and grooves enter the equation.
Further along, “Hungry Hungry Hippos” display Zack Marks’ strong drumming prowess on the rhythmic album highlight, while “iO” trims the pace back to sparse balladry with quivering keys that builds into reed acrobatics from Corbin Andrick on the busy display of dynamic instrumentation.
Near the end, “#Smaeshtag”recruits one of the most playful settings, and the title track ends the listen with nearly tribal drumming and quirky keys in an adventurous exit.
With a couple of tunes falling under 2 minutes. Bonzo Squad aren’t around for a long time, but they are certainly up for a good time on this incendiary, rowdy and unique experience.
Travels well with: Kiefer- Happysad; R+R= Now- Collagically Speaking