Thrones by Chives
Led by singer-songwriter-guitarist Ryan Perkins, the Indianapolis group is an intense but fun combination of punk-rock roots, psychedelic vibes, and a twisting, turning, angular punch that reminds me of Zappa, Beefheart, Sparks, the Residents, Snakefinger, Devo, and--well, I think you get the picture! The title track has a great “majestic” heavy-metal feel, but sabotages any generic possibilities with eccentric vocalizing and changes that feel like they come from Indiana avant-gurus MX-80 Sound, not Metallica. Dig “Opus & Absentia,” which seems to alternately reference Thin Lizzy, the Sweet, and Sparks--or something?--killer outta-kilter stuff! “Pistol” has a similar off-center heavy swagger--check them double leads! There are also some Chives favorites revived and re-arranged a bit: “Family Pearls,” “Payasso,” “Porcelain.” This is an amazing debut from a major talent who deserves to be known far outside Indiana and the Midwest!
-- Eddie Flowers, Vulcher Magazine
https://stereostickman.com/music/chives-thrones/
Tracklist
| 1. | Asteroid | 2:02 |
| 2. | Return To Estelle | 2:27 |
| 3. | Katana | 2:10 |
| 4. | Thrones | 5:03 |
| 5. | Family Pearls | 3:00 |
| 6. | Opus | 1:13 |
| 7. | Absentia | 1:58 |
| 8. | Nefertiti | 1:47 |
| 9. | Binocular | 1:21 |
| 10. | Pistol | 3:29 |
| 11. | Payasso | 2:17 |
| 12. | Porcelain | 3:33 |
| 13. | Green Lady | 2:19 |
