Spiders to Release Shake Electric on Spinefarm Records
Spiders’ debut album Flashpoint (2012) was immediately embraced by both the media and the public and even provided the band with a nomination at Sweden’s largest broadcasted music award. Since then, the band, with charismatic singer Ann-Sofie Hoyles in the lead, have played gigs and tours with the likes of Metallica, Kvelertak and Graveyard.
Now it is finally time for the follow-up…
BOOM!
Shake Electric, recorded in the group’s hometown of Gothenburg with producer Mattias Glavå (Dungen), is everything you hoped for ~ and more. Suddenly, the debut album’s primitive metal-meets-punk appeal, glorious still in what now seems an embryonic state, strikes the ear as no more than the slightest fragment of, the most miniscule of introductions to, the electric rock ‘ n’ roll dream that is now the band’s reality. The heart of Flashpoint can be heard beating ever so slightly, but this time it is coloured by echoes of T-Rex, David Bowie (Ziggy Stardust in particular) and Heart. Choirs, acoustic guitars, piano and various percussions create a very stylish but never overly-polished sound that suits the songs perfectly.
“We wanted to move on and find new paths. What we like about many of the records from the 1970s is that it is often heavy yet soft. A really tough riff can be followed by a beautiful piano,” says John, who was previously Spiders’ only songwriter.
All of the band members ~ Ann-Sofie Hoyles (vocals), John Hoyles (guitar), Olle Griphammar (bass), Ricard Harryson (drums) ~ were involved in the song writing process on Shake Electric, which explains the album’s diversity. Spiders remain the intense rock ’n’ roll-monster we all love, but have added several dimensions…the monster has grown is new and wonderful ways. The evolution is particularly noticeable in a track like “Hard Times,” where the band dares to slow down, try a different path, and showcase Ann-Sofie’s effortless mastery of different expressions.
BOOM!
Guitar, bass, drums and vocals were recorded live and for the most part, it only took a few takes before everything sounded as it should ~ proof that the countless days on the road have yielded noticeable results, adding a special feeling of togetherness that Ann-Sofie talks about when she defines the group’s sound and strength:
“Even when we started we were like a bunch of teenagers in the rehearsal room and despite jobs and girlfriends we always accepted every show we got. We really love this life, says the singer, who has evolved into one of the country’s brightest shining stage personalities. We have such a stronger vibe today and can really lean on each other in an amazing way. I am very proud of what we have accomplished with Shake Electric.
Photo by Jenny Segerfelt
When it comes time to summarize the music that defined the year 2014, one band will be mentioned more than others. They are called Spiders and they have crafted and brought into the realm of reality the album you only dared to dream about…
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
(From the song ”Control”)
Photo by Kristin Lidell
Shake Electric release dates:
Nov 3rd ~ Europe via Spinefarm Records
Nov 4th ~ North America via Spinefarm Records
Pre-Order Shake Electric here.
Watch the official video for ”Shake Electric” here.
Watch the official video for ”Mad Dog” here and order the single on iTunes.
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