The Stifftones is a husband and wife dynamic duo who are back with a sneak peak of their new album Bitter Findings & Silver Linings. They have toured, released some impressive music (which we reviewed here) and seem to be going strong and continually evolving.
The first song I listened to was “Backwards Down A Hill” is a fun and fast song that more or less combines elements of punk and surf. It starts with a gritty and dirty chord progression, 4/4 time and a classic surf rock guitar move. The male and female vocals work together and there’s also possibly a third person doing background vocals. It’s under three minutes and goes by fast. This was not a style I was expecting from the band but I thought they did a great job keeping the music live sounding and like you’re in a small concert space with the band. The second song “Starting Over” which is a demo, however has almost an exact type of feel. There are reverb laced guitars, emotive and passionate lead vocals and the song feels like more of a pop/rock ballad. This song is five minutes long and slowly builds with intensity. It feels more and more motivational as it progresses especially with lyrics about starting over. By the time the guitar solo arrives, the song is going for an epic, sweeping energy. The song does crescendo there but does simmer back down. I liked these songs but for different reasons. It did leave me wondering what else to expect from the album. Is it going to be more punk oriented or a mix of all different types of rock genres? I think the band is evolving in new and exciting directions. They already released songs which display their talent and skill and with these songs they seem to be reaching for new heights. These two songs piqued my interest and I’m sure their fans are eagerly anticipating what’s around the corner.
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