Music For The Laundromat

 
The local alternative and heavy rock scene has been producing some fairly high quality bands over the past couple of years, and Ludavico are going to be another name to add to the list. The four piece has managed to create a high accessible debut full of well written tracks. Their sound is built around obvious influences of early Incubus and hints of what could be A Perfect Circle, as well as being fairly reminiscent of Australian acts Karnivool and the Butterfly Effect. ‘I (N)Ever Wanted’ proves that the band can play the slower tracks as well as the rockers without sounding like a cheesy power ballad. ‘The Collapse’ opens with driving, rhythmic drums which remain strong throughout the EP, supporting each track like clockwork. Bass is featured heavily (and even has a short solo during ‘Sleeping in Denial’!), while distorted guitar comes to the forefront at just the right moments a riff here, a short solo there. The vocals are strong and seamless, going from urgent and punctuated verses to massive soaring choruses. A really impressive listen from a local band.

P.S. Happy 100th post!