Sirens
Sister
Album: Echoes From the Ocean Floor
Reviewed: 02.18.07
Sirens Sister’s pulsing melodic metaphors conducted
by vocalist Zach Davidson, coupled with an instrumental
courtship via visionaries Leif Anderson, Ben Libay, and
Jeff Rouse have developed a revolutionary and romantic hiatus
in their introductory album: Echoes From the Ocean Floor.
Sirens Sister has a little more sway in her step and takes
more time to do her hair in the morning than former frontier—Vendetta
Red—of members Zach, Leif, and Jeff—who have
left behind most of the busted lips and soothing stories
of rape for sometimes sappy love songs beefed with impressive
and well-produced music that resembles a new era of rock
in the Northwest with Seattle’s Sirens Sister at the
head. Each track is simulated differently although conjointly
characterized by a similar, softly articulated harmony edged
with aggressive drumming, alongside noticeably metal chords
and more whammy.
The album is jumpstarted by a busty guitar riff—premeditating
stunning live performances that will heat a venue with sweaty
spectators. Although Zach’s lyrics are occasionally
corny—he bites back with the same vibrant and carefully
constructed chimes that turn malicious scenarios of car
crashes and cocaine addictions into elegant affairs.
Sirens Sister has very little to prove—since they
have already reached success—plus the advantage of
previous experience recording and performing will sell CD’s
and tickets by word-of-mouth and a few snappy suits alone.
An interesting comparison, however, involves past Vendetta
Red drummer, Burke Thomas, father of current project, Pris;
and his 2004 release—The Kiss Off. The tracks “Hold
On” and “Echoes” produced by Sirens Sister
possess similar characteristics involving lyrical structure
and use of repetition, as well as electronic modifications
of sound—corresponding to those utilized in a typical
Pris track. The similarities themselves are not surprising,
but the possible development of a grunge-pop regime lifting
Seattle music back from the early 2000’s lifeless
and mellow emo parade is worth following.
With that said, it is in your best interest to invest in
Sirens Sister and see where their tour takes them next.
Review: Karoline Anderson |
