Oslo’s loudest and most anthemic Spielbergs weren’t lying when they named their 2019 debut LP This Is Not The End. The record, which included instant classics in Distant Star and We’re All Going To Die, marked an exciting start for the band gathering critical and popular acclaim. If you liked that record, you are in for a treat with their new album Vestli. Spielbergs come screaming out of the gates with the first four songs, all of which score a 10 out of 10 on intensity, energy and melody. Those first 14 to 15 minutes are so enjoyable it is a good thing that the band included a 30 second breather (Kano GM) before moving to the more diverse second half of the record. Thoughout it all, Spielbergs still sound very much like a mix of Cloud Nothings and Japandroids, with Vestli appearing a bit more consistent and durable than This Is Not The End.
I still need to experience Spielbergs live, but anticipate it being like a VO2 max test – in a good way. Vestli is out now through Big Scary Monsters.
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