Wereman
Self-Released, 2022
9/10
A London trio who are no strangers to power chords, unpredictable rhythm and sugary versus sneered vocals, Motorcycle Display Team bring us 10 new tunes that address their distaste for the democracy on both sides of the pond.
The aptly titled “Hipshaker” opens the listen with mysterious talking and playful bass lines, before thumping drums enter the buzzing and rhythmic climate that’s danceable alt-rock, and “Footsteps” follows with a bouncy and fuzzed out delivery that’s as firm as it is melodic.
Halfway through, the throbbing bass and thundering presence of “Scratch n Sniff” is met with very sweet, soulful singing, while “Oi’ isn’t so much skinhead punk as it is soaring, pop friendly, crunchy rock that uses glam nods strategically.
Further still, “Armchair Politician” finds plenty of grooves to reside in thanks to the expressive singing and dynamic interaction between the guitars and drums, and “Trying To Save The World With A Song” exits with a multi-faceted version of rock that’s animated, frisky and meticulous in a booming and other times calm environment.
A band who you might call ‘Arch Rock’, this is anthemic, hook filled, enlightening and easily some of the best rock’n’roll being made today.
Travels well with: Sparks- Balls; Too Much Joy- Mistakes Were Made