While I am busy catching up to this week’s batch of releases, I still had one from last week I didn’t get around to. Once I pressed play, I can’t stop playing it. It’s Zambroni, the second album by Wicketkeeper (London/Margate, UK). The trio (Simon and Alex Morley, and Ryan Oxley) recorded it remotely from their respective homes, learning on the fly. If anything, the record shows that having no idea how stuff works is a perfect starting point to create something special, something that stands out. Zambroni has a rough around the edges charm, and sees Wicketkeeper combining slacker vibes with sweet hushed vocals (think Teenage Fanclub) and excellent guitar work that is crunchy, creative and addictive. Like that awesome The Small Intestines LP that came out this week, Wicketkeeper prove you can cook something special using familiar ingredients.
Zambroni is a sublime indie rock record. Don’t let it fly under your radar. It is out now through Umpire Records.
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