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Oh Mercy - Drums

Oh Mercy Drums

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Author:
Hugh McClure
Hugh McClure
Published:
Sep 12, 2012
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Sounds like: The Clash, Flaming Lips, Black Keys, Dappled Cities
Why do we like this?

Oh Mercy's mercurial mastermind Alexander Gow has never been one to embrace the regular, and his latest album showcases his ever-shifting musical mind. Deep Heat is a vast change from the Melbourne band's previous acoustic pop tendencies (heard on their first two albums) -- it embraces the swagger of glam-rock, blues, disco and even reggae.

What this album has in spades is groove, and lead single "Drums" is a perfect example of the band's new direction. Gow's falsetto tones link perfectly with the driving bass and stripped-back percussion "“ grimy is a word which comes to mind.

Recorded in Portland with respected Australian producer Burke Reid, Deep Heat is a hugely enjoyable album, one which really grows on the listener... and "Drums" is the best of the bunch.

- Hugh McClure
Streaming source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCObGEC2hMk

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