Those who are familiar with The Mercers' 2007 offering Pretty Things Walk may detect a slightly more melodic sound to this new release from the Texan four piece, but like a top of the range vehicle slipping from off road setting to two wheel drive mode the transition is pretty seamless and performance is not compromised. The sandpaper like vocals of Peter Wagner keeps things on the raw side, though with tracks such as “Abattoir” there is a slight swerve towards a more commercial sound which offers a pleasant shift in mood. With only seven tracks on offer Giant sits somewhere between an EP and an LP but the versatility and variation within the songs, including the seven minute epic “Gamblers” listeners will not feel short changed.
The Mercers - Giant
Those who are familiar with The Mercers' 2007 offering Pretty Things Walk may detect a slightly more melodic sound to this new release from the Texan four piece, but like a top of the range vehicle slipping from off road setting to two wheel drive mode the transition is pretty seamless and performance is not compromised. The sandpaper like vocals of Peter Wagner keeps things on the raw side, though with tracks such as “Abattoir” there is a slight swerve towards a more commercial sound which offers a pleasant shift in mood. With only seven tracks on offer Giant sits somewhere between an EP and an LP but the versatility and variation within the songs, including the seven minute epic “Gamblers” listeners will not feel short changed.
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