The Cannonballers
Self-Released, 2023
9/10
The outfit spearheaded by the brothers Will and Caleb Chapman, as Colony House the Nashville indie-rockers bring surf ideas to this anthemic and guitar driven 4th album.
“Landlocked Surf Rock” starts the listen with a very accurate title, where a nearly mechanical presence is met with bright and soaring indie-rock that’s packed melody, and “Would Ya, Could Ya” follows with buzzing blasts of thick and driving rock that could fill arenas.
Some of the best songs reside in the middle, “Where One Of Those Days” recruits some modern pop ideas in the stylish delivery, while “Don’t I Know You” showcases the sturdy rhythm section of Will’s drumming and bassist Parke Cottrell in the punchy delivery.
Much intimacy is present near the end, where Scott Mills’ cozy guitar is appreciated on the gentle “Do You Ever Feel”, which abruptly bursts into giant swells of pop-rock flavor, and “I’m Not Dyin’” exits with a soothing dreaminess that’s calm, pretty and shows off Caleb’s inviting voice.
If you haven’t familiarized yourself with Colony House yet, there’s really no better time. The band are really coming into their own, and currently in process of becoming a household name.
Travels well with: Vakili Band- Walking Sideways; Trapper Schoepp- May Day