Spidersweave is a hard rock band from South Africa. After knowing each other for over ten years, they formed a band and recorded their first self-titled EP Spidersweave. It was recorded garage band style, with all the instrumentals being done together and the vocals recorded separately. There’s definitely a raw quality about it because of that method, but it also sounds deliberate and complete. Their sound reminded me a little of Queens of the Stoneage with a lot of intense in-your-face rock n’ roll mixed with stylistic layers and dimension.
The first track “Scorch the Stars” instantly struck me with its cool old-school electric guitar and intense vibes. The lead vocals are piercing and smooth with a nice rasp to them. I enjoyed the heavy drums and bass giving the sound a textured feel. The second track “Proxy” was my favorite of the EP with a full-bodied sound and lots of stylistic twists and turns. There were parts that even had a little funk to them which was a nice little surprise. The third track “Sorcery” was probably my least favorite. The constant guitar strumming in the background had a clang-y sound to it that I found distracting. The melodies and transitions just sounded off. The EP redeemed itself with the last title track “Spidersweave” which was slow and building with dramatic drums and base. The name of the track, and the band name for that matter, is so fitting. Spiderweave slowly weaves layer and layer of vibrant sound to create an intricate tapestry of sound that definitely stands out. Spidersweave was a well-done EP. Every track has a dark edge and originality that makes the band stand out from the rest. I love the details in each track; nothing sounded incomplete or unfinished. I didn’t love every track, but I enjoyed them all together. Spidersweave is definitely a group of talented musicians that have a lot to give musically. I definitely look forward to future work.
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