Starcrazy - Starcrazy (Album Review)

Sydney glam rock n rollers Starcrazy are here with their debut self-titled album full of classic riffs, solos and harmonised backing vocals.

The Fire starts off with an intriguing build of layered instruments, a repetitive riff and harmonised vocals that fire up into classic heavy riffs and a distorted fuzz bass. What’s It Worth has that 70s feel from the get-go, with Poison-style vocals and clapping rhythms, good for easy listening on late nights.

Underground is where the band really starts to get going, the heavy Guns N Roses influence is clear with deliciously heavy rhythm guitars and pounding drums that keep the song moving, it’s a headbanging song for sure. Nighttime follows in the same vein with the return of the distorted bass and a spoken word intro that easily moves into the KISS-style guitars. Breaking out the acoustic guitar, Caught In A Dream talks of wistful life thoughts of a musician, paying homage in style to the easy-listening tracks of bands like The Doors.

Ain’t That Crazy hits hard with a funky bass line, reminiscent of the early Red Hot Chili Peppers album but with a punkier edge. Whilst Ballad Of PJF is a strange one lyrically, torn between a love letter to the past and Futurama references, it doesn’t take away from the quality of the music with a sonic solo and beautiful melodies. Another Night begins full of heavy riffs and a drum beat impossible not to nod your head to, given its own time to shine from the other instruments later in the song.

Fanzine features the use of a cowbell, always a hit in a track if you ask me, spaced out with multiple squealing solos and stuttered riffs. Finally, Jar Of Dirt is a good close to the album, radiating early 80s glam rock energy with ever-climbing vocals and repetitive harmonics.

Overall, the album is a good listen for those fans of early rock genres and Starcrazy is one to watch.

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