Posted by KB on 3/24/2017 to
Reviews In Brief
There is alt rock and there is ALT ROCK.
Archers were the latter. They were aggressive, abrasive, loud, pounding
but with melody and kick in guts lyrics. FU songs with both middle
fingers up, sometimes pointing right back at themselves. "Icky Mettle"
is arguably their best release. It's layers, angry and will give you
rock neck if you let yourself go when listening. The guitars interchange
like jet engines, the drums smash you in the forehead and the voice is
pure angst. It's hard to believe Eric Bachmann, who's self titled
introspective release last year was fantastic, was they lyricist and
founding member. This is a must anyone calling themselves an alt rock fan. In
music there is good noise and there is bad noise. It is very
subjective, but "Icky Mettle" is excellent noise and what should be
played to blow off steam.
Favorite Songs: whole damn album!
Favorite Songs: whole damn album!
