Words: Jude Lowry
‘Flood of Passion’ really doesn’t hesitate, punching its listener in the face in the nicest and coolest possible way. The Sheffield four are not mucking about, delivering a sincere and creative 2:50 crowd thriller that I can see closing any SHABBAH show.
From the get-go, the bassline is chunky, and the guitar is scuzzy- accompanying the snappy percussion to weld a track that is simultaneously raw and smooth. Despite the ‘in your face’ style of the instrumentation, the vocals are understated and Fender-esque, lending themselves well to the track’s zealous shred at the 1:54 mark, where the emotions really ooze.
What interests me the most about SHABBAH is their fluidity and potential. ‘Flood of Passion’ is indie-rock toned for sure, but I feel it nurtures a grittiness that could provide the band with a genuine footing in contemporary skate-rock music. I couldn’t help but compare the band to Mom Jeans, an emo-coated quartet based in The Bay. Mom Jeans are really good at merging their deep and poignant emotions in a harmonious and fervent manner, a skill that I feel SHABBAH shares.
Regardless, ‘Flood of Passion’ is a tumultuous whirling of upcoming glory and as the guitars soften and the drums silence, it’s hard to not come away feeling completely rejuvenated, all things considered.
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