Release
date: February 26th 2016. Label: Self Released. Format: CD/DD
TriColossus
– Tracklisting
1.
Blood Moon
2.
Government Whores
3.
Deep Blue Fish
4.
Idiot Time
5.
Ordinary Kind
6.
But A Scratch
7.
I Had Dreamt I Was Man…
8.
Pan-Galactic Peaceniks
9.
Roll It Over
10.
21 Tonnes
11.
Casa De Eduardo
Band
Members:
Roger
Atkins – guitar and vocals
Aaron
Strachan – bass, acoustic guitar, organ and vocals
Matt
Ainsworth – drums, flute, synthesiser and vocals
Review:
UK
Hard Rockers Trevor’s Head second album – Tricolossus – is the
perfect mix of Stoner, Blues, Grunge, Desert Rock and Hard Rock with
soulful vocals to match. This album was created for the sole purpose
of having a great time. Trevor’s Head do show touches of original
sounds of their own especially when the mood becomes more bluesy and
psychedelic.
Opening
track – Blood Moon – sees lead vocalist – Roger – influenced
largely by the legendary Desert/Stoner Rock scene. Shades of John
Garcia appear here and there as the band opts for a grunge/stoner
driven sound that packs quite a punch. Trevor’s Head create some
heavy blues inspired tribal based sounds to show you they’re not
afraid to experiment with the standard Grunge/Desert/Stoner Rock
sound.
Second
Track – Government Whores – is a song with a slight punk
influence especially where the lyrics are concerned. The song title
tells you all you need to know how angry the band feels about the
current political climate. Perhaps one of the first politically
driven Grunge/Stoner Rock songs I’ve heard in a very long time.
Though it’s the riffs that hold your attention and when the band
change different styles that will leave you no doubt these guys have
something special about them. This is a loud, noisy and action packed
affair that can be classed as one of the standout songs on the album.
Third
track – Deep Blue Fish – is a more grizzled style of Desert,
Grunge and Stoner Rock as the band go through the motions on this
song. It’s a very good song but lacks the excitement and depth of
the other songs on the album. The dual vocals are under-produced at
times.
Fourth
track – Idiot Time – sees the band return to form with a
fast-paced song that has a snarling punk attitude as the guys go
straight for the jugular. It’s an exciting take where the Hard Rock
grooves become more prominent that before. Distorted psych guitar
riffs blended with angry punk based drumming and snarling vocals show
you that Trevor’s Head have their first “true” moshpit anthem.
Fifth
song – Ordinary Kind - is more of a classic hard rock number with
traces of grunge and stoner rock. The vocals are handled reasonably
well but the lyrics could have done with more work. Though you can’t
complain about the riffs as this is where Trevor’s Head excel at.
The
rest of the album sees the band create almost different styles for
each individual song. The production can be hit and miss at times
especially on later moments but that shouldn’t affect the overall
enjoyment of the album as Trevor’s Head have created a stunning
album for you to listen to over and over again. Songs such as
Pan-Galactic Peaceniks and 21 Tonnes show you that Trevor’s Head
have what it takes to make a lasting impression within the UK
Grunge/Stoner Rock scene.
If
you’re a fan of good old fashioned Classic Hard Rock, Grunge and
Stoner Rock then Trevor’s Head is the band for you. Despite a few
issues with album that I’ve mentioned earlier, Tricolossus is a
superb and hugely entertaining album that will keep you coming back
for more. Excellent and Highly Recommended.
Words
by Steve Howe
Thanks
to Trevor’s Head for the promo. TriColossus will be available to
buy on CD/DD from Feb 26th 2016.
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