Onism
Self-Released, 2024
9/10
The Leeds quartet Koyo have been quite prolific in recent years, and this 3rd studio album has the outfit delivering riffs, solos and much emotion via 9 energetic tracks.
The intricate guitar of “La Cucaracha” works well with the swift drumming and Layth Ibrahim’s playful bass, and “Mechanical Bull” follows with a mesmerizing mood via the buzzing synth from Jacob Price and Huw Edwards’ soulful pipes.
The midpoint brings us the firm and animated rocker “Electric Eel”, where alt-rock ideas are present, while “Dark Horse” offers stylish and dynamic instrumental prowess.
Residing closer to the end, “Is This Real?” carries a dreamer demeanor amid the falsetto vocals and cinematic landscape, and “Stoneman” exits with a soaring take on modern alt-rock.
A record that was penned following the pandemic, Koyo bring anthems, charged rock’n’roll and plenty of meticulous instrumentation to this often psyche and prog fueled effort.
Travels well with: Red Telephone- Delay The New Day; Spunsugar- A Hole Forever