Agur Hil Egingo Zara LP
Not every band can pull off the clean guitar sound without losing something in translation, but AGUR manages the feat. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that it adds a certain bite to the top end that helps the riffs cut through the mix. It’s also a smart move because it allows the guitar to recede when needed, like when the bass player is going the fuck off, which isn’t a rare occurrence on this album. Throw in some snotty vocals and you’ve got a solid foundation for some memorable ’77-style punk with a garage rock bent. These tunes are frankly infectious, driven by major chord melodies and upbeat tempos. AGUR may venture to implement a piano or saxophone here and there, but even still they keep it lean and stay right in the pocket. I didn’t think this would be my cuppa tea, but I keep returning for repeat listening cause it’s just a fun and easy album to toss on.
