Album Review: Tropical Gothclub – Tropical Gothclub

Hauntingly mesmerizing, groovy and intricate

Tropical Gothclub’s new album Tropical Gothclub is a groovy and laid-back soundtrack filled to the brim with attitude. The majority of the songs on the album contain heavy distortion on all the instruments including the singer’s voice. Audiences will immediately be taken back in time to the late 1970s and experience all the elements of psychedelic rock.

The music of Tropical Gothclub has clearly been influenced by late ‘70s music styles such as punk rock and funk. More specifically the album is very reminiscent of famous rock bands including legends such as The Doors, the Sex Pistols and even the earlier work of Red Hot Chili Peppers. Each song on Tropical Gothclub possesses all the elements of psychedelic rock from its short guitar riffs to the shouted lyrics.

The song “Future to Follow” sounds similar to “Been Caught Stealing” by Jane’s Addiction. The song is accented with short and detached guitar licks and driving drum beats that tend to lag slightly behind all of the other instruments. The instrumentation is another interesting element of this album, the listener can appreciate the careful thought that went into the arrangement and execution of the instrumentation. There are also hints of a keyboard organ heard vaguely in the background along with a few other peculiar electronic pieces.

“Where There Is Water” is the slowest track on the album and sounds very heartfelt with deep emotional feelings imbued in the instrumentation and vocals alike. This song in particular is quite colorful and the guitar melody is hauntingly mesmerizing. Later on in the piece, the speed ramps up and sounds almost frustrated in trying to get the message across.

Overall, this album sounds very colorful due to its chosen instrumentation and intricate electronic sounds weaved into each individual track. The singer’s raspy vocals gives each song its own attitude and personality with the supporting instruments driving the energy and power of the music. Audiences looking for laid back groovy rhythms will definitely want to listen to this new release along with fans of psychedelic rock seeking an exciting new album.