The Lickerish Quartet are back with their latest EP, Threesome Vol. 2, bringing with them a fun sound that’s hard not to get enticed by.
American rock band The Lickerish Quartet have released their new EP Threesome Vol. 2 to kick off 2021. In an EP that is full of excitement, former Jellyfish members Eric Dover, Roger Manning and Tim Smith treat us to a small but exhilarating selection of songs that complement each other well.
The EP begins with Do You Feel Better?, a combination of smooth, soothing vocals and an accompaniment that has you tapping your foot. In Smith’s own words, “a pulsing bass and hypnotic guitar rhythm plays like the backing band to a striptease you’ve sneaked into, and don’t know where to sit, but all are welcome” – if this sentence doesn’t sum up this song perfectly, I don’t know what does.
We’re then taken back to a more old-school style of rock in the punchy and political Sovereignty Blues. The drums are the highlight in this song, as is the catchy melody with its fanfare-like vocals. Meanwhile, The Dream That Took Me Over has a seductive disco influence – if a piece of music could sparkle, this would be it. The lyrics are full of imagery and the build-up in the interlude is magical – this is without doubt the highlight of the EP.
The EP ends with the single Snollygoster Goon – three minutes of upbeat guitar and percussion that is just as fun as the title suggests. Dover says of the song: “The music is Adderall-based, in theory, to reflect the absolute breakneck speed at which the corruption flourishes. A frenetic forensic foray into classic old-as-civilization themes involving greed, graft and corruption as applied to any political sphere. The snake oil salesman kissing babies, the saccharine unimaginative public image.” If you were slightly confused at that last sentence, you’re not the only one.
All in all, however, Threesome Vol. 2 is an interesting little EP. Whilst it’s not something I will personally be adding to my collection, it was definitely fun to listen to.
Score: 3/5
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