Today marks the release of Turn It On!, the debut LP of Melbourne’s finest powerpoppers Romero. It’s a release I’m sure anyone who heard the band’s first single two years ago has been dying to meet. And, I’m pretty sure anyone that fell for that single (Honey) will love Turn It On! front-to-back.
Romero are something else. Listening to their music is like finding your soulmate, there is that instant connection. I only recall having that feeling with one other band in recent years. That was Sheer Mag, who Romero supported at live shows and clearly channel in some of their songs, most notably on the killer title track that is built on soaring guitar licks, groovy rhythm and the electrifying voice of singer Alanna Oliver – watch the video below.
Throughout the record, Romero sounds inspired, powerful and soulful. Some bands have a great singer, others a great rhythm section, and still others crazy good guitarists. Then there are bands that may have great talent, but use that to make something that may bring in money and mainstream coverage, yet sounds sucky. Romero’s Turn It On! is what happens when you put it all together: great talent, chemistry and killer musical taste. I simply love this record, need I say more?
The record includes previously released bangers in Honey, Neapolitan and Troublemaker, and 8 new hits that will sure to get you turn the volume all the way up. It’s on a direct route to the top spot in my AOTY list so far.
Turn It On! is out now through Cool Death Records, Feel It Record with Drunken Sailor picking up the UK/EU release.
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