Hailing from Sweden, Abramis Brama immediately stands out due to their unique name, the question though is whether their music delivers.
As the bass kicks off proceedings on Lpeld and the guitars come into play creating some swagger, the answer is a defiant yes. This song has got some real groove to it and is definitely going to be one for the books. Vem R Du is a bit like Velvet Revolver, it’s a mix of styles, with some definitive swagger and blues thrown in, an interesting combination. Tusen Ar is old school sixties rock, and with the added hitch of the harmonica is definitely a winner here. Slutet av tunneln, has the acoustic guitar knocked down, and the feeling that this is a song for reflection down pat.
Fel Kvninna ramps things up a considerable notch, getting the head moving and getting the heart racing. A real classic. Vgen Ut is Led Zeppelin, if it were done today. The riffs are driving, the vocals are diverse in their tone and stature. Hav Av Igner builds anticipation with the initial riffs and slowly works its way into an interesting little ditty with the movement of the bass and drums guiding the song. Ta mig tillbaka is long, brooding, chaotic, diverse and a fitting close to the album.
Be sure to get this record when it is released on 20th April via Black Lodge.