Get down under Coolonautโs latest album, Tales From The Black Stump. Shakeel, a Scottish doctor turned Aussie rocker, has cooked up a sonic gumbo thatโs as unique as his background.
This album is a treasure trove of Aussie locals, politics and Shakeelโs own wanderlust musings. And the best part? He plays every instrument and sings every note, all recorded in his home studio using old-school analog gear with zero soundproofing. Talk about raw and authentic.
โFish Eye Lensโ kicks off the album with a thumping groove. Gritty guitars riff against a smugly catchy vocal line, all delivered with Shakeelโs deep, commanding voice. Itโs a guaranteed headbobber.
Changing the pace, โThe Jacketโ trades the grit for a jangly, folksy vibe. Shakeel adopts a more laidback vocal style, perfect for weaving his storytelling lyrics about riding off on a lonesome highway.
Amidst the albumโs driving rock jams, โAbove The Cloudsโ shines with its infectious rhythmic narration. The chorus, โI am above the clouds/You wonโt see me/Guess I am just part of the scenery,โ is pure earworm material.
The album closes with a bang with โYour Time Is Up.โ A shrill guitar line explodes into a vast soundscape, joined by jittery percussion that jolts you awake. Shakeelโs vocals intimidate with energy, perfectly matching the songโs intense and dynamic lyrics and especially the chorus, โYour time is up, itโs no surprise/A cigarette at sunrise.โ
So get driving through the Australian outback (and beyond) with Coolonautโs latest album Tales From The Black Stump.
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Review By: Naomi Joan