Sucioperro - The Heart String And How To Pull It

Sucioperro - The Heart String And How To Pull It
Genre: Alt. Rock/Indie
Rating: 8/10

Sucioperro are a three piece band from Ayrshire Scotland who produce dynamic angular rock mixed with the powerpop sensibilities of bands like Weezer (before they started to age ungracefully). Whilst admittedly they aren't the most famous or successful band from their neck of the woods (Biffy Clyro ringing any bells?) their hardworking ethic and mesmerizing live shows have provided the band with a strong cult like following throughout the UK and rightfully so. The band have just released their third full length album "The Heart String And How To Pull It" initially funding the album through new independent music portal Pledgemusic whilst offering a wide array of special items and bonuses to their loyal fanbase. The album is now out on general release through legendary UK underground label Xtra Mile (which has been home to many great acts like Frank Turner, Million Dead and Reuben).

The music offered up on this new effort has taken a distinctive shift from the bands last album "Pain Agency". Whilst "Pain Agency" offered up frantic guitars and angst driven audio assaults the new album takes a more calm and poppy approach to heart. With such a huge change a great deal of risk has been taken by the band who no doubt have seen many of their peers villified for making this same decision (see Biffy Clyro for evidence). However the bands earliest work cemented their power pop foundations into the bands make up making the transition here smooth and organic and all together very palatable. The addition of group vocal harmonies and several vocal guest spots from the angelic voiced Lauren Hazlett make for uplifting summery listening. Second single "Reflexes Of The Dead" provides a massive smile with its gentle glockenspiel and soft acoustic guitar tones before stomping along into a powerful emotional climax. Other highlights include the outrageous dance rock of "Is That Why You Pull Me In" which borrows more than a little from the bands side project Marmaduke Duke's last funky hedonist LP Duke Pandemonium, and the huge sing along "Invisible Monsters" which sees the whole band work together like a choir.

Overall the album is filled to the brim with positive energy that is so genuine it is impossible to ignore. This is a beautifully endearing happy go lucky LP packed with potential singles and harmonies that will resonate with you all summer long.

Download: "Reflexes Of The Dead" "Invisible Monsters"