Essex’s Candy Houdini’s newest single, ‘Metaphorical Crimson‘, opens a temporal gateway again to the anthemics of 90s alt-rock with the swagger and grit that infectiously shakes, rattles, and rolls with a palpable sense of antagonism and volition.
The supersonic and vortexical digital cuts weave seamlessly round thunderous drums and effect-laden guitars, harking back to the Black Keys’ bluesy grooves; this sonic backdrop units the stage for a snarling confrontation that captivates from the primary verse, making ‘Metaphorical Crimson’ a sludgy earworm that rivals the likes of Mansun.
Candy Houdini doesn’t simply pay homage to the alt-rock period; they reinvent it. Their sound crosses the Atlantic, delivering harsher sonic palettes harking back to US Alt Indie. The observe is a testomony to the band’s means to channel the spirit of 90s icons like Nirvana and The Smashing Pumpkins, whereas injecting their distinctive persona and magnetism.
With ‘Metaphorical Crimson’, Candy Houdini has carried out greater than kick up a storm; they’ve choked the environment with a resurgence of indie sleaze. Their energetic reside performances, recognized for authenticity and real crowd interplay, mirror the uncooked emotion and power of this observe. It’s a daring assertion within the alt-rock scene, proving that Candy Houdini is not only a band to look at, however a pressure to be reckoned with.
Try Metaphorical Crimson when it drops on April 5th on Candy Houdini’s official web site.
Assessment by Amelia Vandergast