If you have ever wanted a record that brought back those pre 1990's vibes of hard rocking Nirvana, then 'She's on Heat' is for you.
Hailing from Auckland, The Neo-Kalashnikovs know how to rock. From the drum shattering start of "Bohemia," a song reminiscent of Metillica's "Nothing else matters". I like it f@#ken lots.
Before I listened to She's on Heat, I had the pleasure of talking to guitarist Volita Bioletti about her debut album. She said that her aim was to define a movement towards rock without the manufactured stupid girl stereotype. Judging from the first song off the album "Diamonds" I think she's achieved just that. From the twangy sting of what most certainly is a Gibson guitar,
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my speakers imploded. However, what I really like about the lead single "Diamonds" is its vintage distorted vocals that sound like lead singer Volita is singing down a well in Siberia.
My second favorite song off the swelteringly hot under the collar album was "Shining Star". It's more relaxed tone has a depth lyrically that punches home a theme of love with some tasty banjo. "In a State of Paranoia" was also a real stand out, a little reminiscent of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs swag. Definitely a good thing.
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