Diamonds Of A Fool
Emsalo, 2023
9/10
The Finnish blues-rockers Mount Mary return with their ‘70s brand of hard hitting rock that embraces plenty of blues and classic rock ideas.
“Screamin’” starts the listen with Otto Haapanen’s pounding drums and Petri Majuri’s thick riffs, as front woman Maria Hänninen's powerful vocals guide the firm climate, and “Diamonds Of A Fool” follows with a dense buzzing that showcases Jukka Jylli’s strategic bass amid some timeless classic rock nods.
“Color Of My Tear” and “Now You Gotta Cry Alone” land in the middle, where the former is a bit more subdued, but no less impactful via the soulful qualities, while the latter welcomes to the swirling guitar and lush climate that balance melody and grit.
Close to the end, the scrappy “I Will Find My Way To You” flirts with garage rock ideas alongside the crisp drums and charged guitars, and “Heavenly Light” exits with plenty of animated interplay between the rhythm section and Hänninen's diverse range and inimitable delivery.
It wasn’t that long ago that Mount Mary released their debut, and they’re quickly making a name for themselves with an abrasive but calculated version of blues/classic rock spirit that parallels names like Greta Van Fleet and Rival Sons.
Travels well with: Mount Mary- Mount Mary; Meer- Playing House