Volunteer
Self-Released, 2025
8/10
A Seattle outfit spearheaded the husband and wife team of Greg Wood and Sabine Bischofberger, as Horsefight they welcome Fred Ness and Jason Volpe for these 6 songs that span plenty of ideas from ‘60s to ‘90s rock.
The timeless rock appeal of “Cease And Desist” opens with Volpe’s sturdy guitar alongside Ness’ crisp drumming and Woods’ warm singing, and “Free Time” follows with Bischofberger’s dense bass that suits the upbeat climate and Volpe’s smooth vocals.
“Burden” and “Change” land in the middle. The former is a dynamic and charged EP highlight that flirts with ‘90s alt-rock ideas, while the latter carries a playful jangle amid the thicker bouts of fuzzed out rock.
“Anhedonia” is the final track, and it’s a softer moment that benefits much from Wood’s mesmerizing guitar, the gentle bass and agile drumming that emits a hint of melancholy.
Horsefight set out to make music that combines The Rolling Stones and Pixies, and they certainly accomplished that with a hint of Dinosaur Jr., which you won’t hear me complaining about.
Travels well with: The Blasts- The Blasts; Taste Testors- Taste Testors